FISMA vs FedRAMP: Understanding key differences in federal compliance standards
Understanding federal compliance standards is crucial for organizations working with the United States government. Two key frameworks in this area …
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FedRAMP Advisory
Navigate FedRAMP authorization through structured guidance that streamlines compliance while strengthening your security posture.
Navigate the path to federal cloud service authorization
For technology providers seeking to serve federal government clients, FedRAMP authorization is both a requirement and a significant competitive advantage. BPM guides cloud service providers through the complex FedRAMP authorization process, helping you achieve compliance efficiently while strengthening your overall security posture.
Strategic FedRAMP guidance
Our approach streamlines your path to FedRAMP authorization:
Readiness assessment: We conduct comprehensive gap analyses comparing your current security controls, documentation and processes against FedRAMP requirements. This assessment identifies key areas for improvement and creates a prioritized roadmap toward compliance.
Authorization strategy: We help you determine the most appropriate authorization path based on your business objectives, target federal agencies and system risk level. Whether pursuing Joint Authorization Board (JAB) provisional authorization or agency authorization, we guide you toward the most efficient approach.
Control implementation: We assist in designing and implementing the technical, operational and management controls required by FedRAMP, ensuring they satisfy requirements while remaining practical for your operational environment.
Documentation development: We help create the extensive documentation required for FedRAMP authorization, including System Security Plans (SSP), security policies and procedures that meet federal standards. This represents the lion’s share of the documentation, often requiring hundreds or thousands of pages.
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Comprehensive authorization support
Our services address all aspects of the FedRAMP process:
Impact level determination
We help you document the appropriate FedRAMP impact level (High, Moderate, Low or LI-SaaS) based on your service offering and the sensitivity of federal data you’ll handle.
Boundary definition
We assist in clearly defining your authorization boundary, identifying system components and documenting data flows critical for successful authorization.
Third-party assessment coordination
We prepare you for the required assessment by a FedRAMP-approved Third Party Assessment Organization (3PAO), helping you streamline the evaluation process.
Continuous monitoring preparation
We establish the processes and documentation needed for ongoing compliance with FedRAMP’s continuous monitoring requirements.
The BPM advantage
Our FedRAMP advisory services deliver significant benefits:
- Accelerated authorization: Our experience navigating the FedRAMP process helps reduce delays and streamline your path to authorization.
- Cost optimization: Our guidance helps you avoid common pitfalls that lead to rework and additional expenses during the authorization process.
- Enhanced marketability: FedRAMP authorization opens opportunities across federal agencies while demonstrating your commitment to security excellence.
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