Compliance with federal cybersecurity guidelines is three things: It’s also a very complex set of rules, guidelines, and standards that address everything from the physical security of your servers and network access to the training your employees receive. On top of that, it’s packed full of acronyms and definitions, all of which have specific meaning. SSP is one of them; it’s a critical document you need to win contracts with the government and is part of the CMMC.

Navigating the federal government’s cybersecurity standards and processes is not easy. Figuring out how to comply with all of the various standards and controls is a lengthy process involving thorough auditing and analysis Mediaof your entire organization from top to bottom. When government contracts and sensitive information is at stake, though, it’s all taken very seriously. Today, we’ll talk about the FedRAMP impact levels and explain each one.

When it comes to implementing security controls throughout an organization, there are a lot of cases where the work may be doubled, tripled, quadrupled or more by having to “reinvent the wheel” multiple times. It’s a common problem, but fortunately, it also has a common solution: common controls. What does all of this mean? Let’s dig in.

Whether you’re a long-time cloud services provider or services business looking into dipping your toes into government contracts, or a new startup aiming to become a government services business, you’re likely encountering a dense wall of acronyms, paperwork, auditing, and standards that stymies your business growth.

When a business works with the general public, there’s a certain level of risk inherent in the process. We see it time and time again, with companies subject to data breaches and the loss of public information, like what happened to Target in 2013, Equifax in 2017, 23andMe in 2023, and many, many more. While there are security standards in place for private corporations, enforcement is slim, and violations tend to be retroactively applied.

In the world of government operations, information changes hands on a daily basis. Some of that information is public, readily available, and completely open.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology has introduced a new revision of the Special Publication 800-53, revision 5. As with any document change of this scope there are minor and major changes. This paper will provide a high level overview of the significant changes, addressing a redefined focus in control families, accountability, governance, as well as a discussion of new control families, privacy transparency and supply chain risk management.

FedRAMP JAB ATO, P-ATO, and Certification can be a tricky set of requirements to navigate, and the confusion starts early. For example, what are any of those terms, and what do they mean? While some of you already know, everyone has to learn somewhere, so let’s go through and define them, what they mean, and what you need to do to adhere to them. Beyond that, we’ll help you navigate the process and find the best way to get the accreditation status you need.

The licensing partnership with the Navy will allow the Ignyte team to integrate SCAP with the existing open source ecosystem to bring the capability to a broader set of potential customers that serve the military.

In the ever-changing world of technology, staying secure is a top priority for many organizations. Identifying and documenting system boundaries is essential for keeping data safe and secure, but what does this mean? In this article, we’ll explore FedRAMP System Boundary, how to identify them, and how to generate FedRAMP System Boundary diagrams.