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FeatureSecurity / ComplianceAug 12, 2025

Introducing ControlMap Free and Essentials

For MSPs, the fastest way to prove compliance value is to show it. With ControlMap Free, you can assess a client against a framework and share a report all without a cost or contract.

Introducing ControlMap Free and Essentials

For MSPs, the fastest way to prove compliance value is to show it. With ControlMap Free, you can assess a client against a framework and share a report all without a cost or contract.

ControlMap Free

ControlMap Free lets you start delivering compliance services without a financial commitment. You can run an assessment, track key items like policies, risks, and evidence in one place. It’s a practical way to prove value to a client before deciding to expand compliance services.

Frameworks Choose one from these 10 open frameworks

  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
  • HIPAA Security
  • CIS Critical Security Controls
  • GTIA Cybersecurity Trustmark
  • Cyber Essentials UK
  • Australia’s Essential 8
  • CyberSecure Canada
  • FINRA Cybersecurity
  • NIST AI
  • NIST Privacy

Key capabilities

Best for:

What you'll learn

  • Run assessments
  • 10 policies with built-in templates
  • 10 risks from a preloaded risk set
  • 10 evidence items
  • One report
  • One ScalePad integration
  • Single admin user
  • Offering compliance assessments as a lead-in to vCISO services
  • Building credibility with prospects before they buy
  • Showing structured, professional reports from day one

ControlMap Essentials

ControlMap Essentials gives MSPs everything needed to deliver full compliance assessments for one framework, with unlimited policies, risks, and controls. It’s designed for those ready to move past the basics but not yet in need of full Pro capabilities.

Frameworks One framework from the full library of 60+ (excluding frameworks with controls)

Key capabilities

Best for:

  • Unlimited policies, risks, and evidence
  • Full reporting
  • Unlimited admin users
  • Full Compliance Dashboard
  • Audit Templates & Audit Readiness
  • Standardizing compliance services for a single framework
  • Offering more than assessments, with full documentation and governance
  • Building recurring compliance revenue before scaling to Pro

Compare the tiers

To see a full features comparison table, check out our pricing page.

Start Your First Client Assessment

Set up your first client in and run an assessment without touching a spreadsheet. With Free, you’ll use one of the 10 most common frameworks to show value fast. When you’re ready for unlimited policies, risks, and evidence and need a wider range of frameworks to choose from, Essentials is the next step.

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