FedRAMP
Increase your opportunities in the federal market and stand out from the competition with FedRAMP Ready status and ATO (Authorization to Operate).
FedRAMP is the government-wide security framework required for cloud products and services used by U.S. federal agencies to store, process, and transmit federal data in the cloud.
If you are a Cloud Service Provider (CSP) currently providing, or seeking to provide, services to federal agencies, SecureKnots can make your FedRAMP process seamless. We will support you during your entire FedRAMP journey, from readiness to authorization.
Consulting and Advisory Support
- Our FedRAMP specialists help your organization get ready for its upcoming FedRAMP assessment and authorization.
- We advise you in implementing the required controls, and Support you in documenting those controls within the SSP packages, and providing ongoing advisory support throughout the entire FedRAMP process.
Annual Assessment
- We provide on going assessments that include penetration testing, select control assessments, systems scanning, and more to ensure your organization has maintained compliance with FedRAMP requirements.
- We review and assess major system changes that might affect FedRAMP compliance, and upon engagement we perform Significant Change Request (SCR) assessments whenever required.
Readiness & Security Assessment
- Working with our trusted partner, we assess your environment to confirm whether it meets the technical standards required by FedRAMP, producing a FedRAMP Readiness Assessment Report (RAR). This report highlights any technical gaps and can be submitted to FedRAMP to obtain the “Ready” listing on the Marketplace.
- Leveraging our partner’s expertise we confirm that the required controls are properly implemented and evaluate them against FedRAMP standards using Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) models for low-, moderate-, or high-impact environments.
SecureKnots Methodology
Initial Readiness Assessment
- Perform a comprehensive review of your cloud environment, architecture, and security controls.
- Identify gaps against FedRAMP requirements based on the applicable baseline (Low, Moderate, or High).
- Provide a clear roadmap outlining remediation needs and readiness steps.
Control Implementation & Documentation
- In collaboration with our trusted partner, ensure required technical, administrative, and operational controls are implemented.
- Develop and document all required FedRAMP artifacts, including the System Security Plan (SSP) and supporting evidence.
Readiness Assessment (RAR) Support
- Working alongside our partner, conduct a detailed evaluation to determine your technical capability to meet FedRAMP standards.
- Produce the FedRAMP Readiness Assessment Report (RAR) to highlight gaps and demonstrate readiness for the “FedRAMP Ready” designation or JAB sponsorship consideration.
Authorization Preparation (ATO)
- Assist in preparing all documentation needed for the full FedRAMP authorization package, including security test cases, policies, procedures, and architectural diagrams.
Security Assessment Support
- Support the Third-Party Assessment Organization (3PAO) engagement by preparing your team for testing, interviews, walkthroughs, and evidence requests.
- Address findings, remediation tasks, and any non-compliance issues identified during the assessment.
Ongoing Monitoring & Continuous Compliance
- Conduct periodic assessments, vulnerability scans, and compliance checks to ensure continuous adherence to FedRAMP standards.
- Update documentation and support remediation efforts as environments evolve.
- Conduct Significant Change Request (SCR) assessments and prepare all required documentation for submission and approval.
Eligibility and Applicability
Organizations offering cloud products or services to U.S. federal agencies.
Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) seeking to store, process, or transmit federal information in a cloud environment.
Vendors, partners, and subcontractors supporting FedRAMP-authorized or FedRAMP-seeking environments.