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FedRAMP and 3PAO Services
A-KAR provides both 3PAO and advisory services to help cloud service providers work with the US Federal Government. As an approved 3rd Party Assessment Organization, A-KAR conducts initial and annual assessments. Alternatively, if you already have a 3PAO, A-KAR can also provide FedRAMP advisement with gap assessments, GRC Services, Policy and Procedure templates and FedRAMP Ready programs.
To Work With the Federal Government, Achieving FedRAMP Recognition is the Law
The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) provides standardization to cloud security for Cloud Service Providers (CSP). FedRAMP recognition is required to sell cloud services to the US Federal and many state and local governments. Of course, the process of attaining a FedRAMP ATO is neither fast nor simple. The investment in re-engineering your cloud service for required security compliance, coupled with the cost outlay for the official assessment, is a deterrent for many companies considering FedRAMP. The payoff for your organization however is usually worth it.
As a recognized FedRAMP 3PAO, MPG’s service offerings are centered on your needs, your application, your current cybersecurity posture, and designed to provide you a roadmap to achieving a FedRAMP ATO. You can utilize MPG as either your advisors or your 3rd Party Assessment Organization(3PAO), the choice is yours.
FedRAMP Services Overview
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Pathway to success
A-KAR has a proven suite of offerings to fit your needs no matter where you are on your FedRAMP journey. We offer advisory services to help prepare your organization for a FedRAMP 3PAO assessment, or the 3PAO assessment itself.
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Ensure your authorization
Future results may not be guaranteed, but to date, 100% of A-KAR FedRAMP advisory customers have achieved FedRAMP Authorization. In addition to our success rate, we also routinely assist our FedRAMP customers with their required continuous monitoring plans year after year.
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Long-term success
We’re not just auditors, we’re cloud security professionals who understand firsthand the challenges of bringing in new technologies to the Federal Government. Because of our specialization in cybersecurity and our connections directly in the field, our experience and knowledge enable us to accelerate your FedRAMP recognition and maintenance.
FedRAMP Advisory vs. FedRAMP Assessment: Which do I need?
A challenge of attaining a FedRAMP ATO is understanding the terminology. One aspect of this challenge is the difference between Advisory vs. Assessment services. They’re two distinct engagements that must be done by two separate companies. This restriction exists to prevent conflicts of interest.
FedRAMP Advisory
An advisory service is one in which your contractor works closely with your business and teams to help you prepare for a formal audit and 3PAO assessment. Assessment services, whether they are a part of a Critical Controls Assessment, or a 3PAO Assessment, consist of analyzing, auditing, and then testing the selected controls and determining compliance to the appropriate controls, all the while providing guidance designed to help you improve your audit preparedness.
End-to-end consulting...
If you’re new to FedRAMP, and have not gone through similar compliance processes before, we excel at partnering with organizations like yours to ensure FedRAMP success.
- Gap Assessment
- FedRAMP Managed Services
- FedRAMP Managed Continuous Monitoring Services
Or you just need a little help.
When you have a well-run and mature cybersecurity organization, you likely just need a helping hand and the ability to reach ou
- Critical Controls Assessment
- Policy and Procedure Templates
- Advisory Counselor
FedRAMP Assessments
Ready for your 3PAO assessment?
Elect to start with a gap assessment just to be sure you’re ready, or dive right into the FedRAMP 3PAO assessment. Next, follow it up with your ongoing annual assessments with our continuous monitoring offering.
- Gap Assessment
- FedRAMP Managed Services
- FedRAMP Managed Continuous Monitoring Services
Want to be sure before you start the formal process?
If it has been some time since your FedRAMP advisory engagement, or you’ve elected to go it on your own, we can help.
- Critical Controls Assessment
- FedRAMP Assessment
- FedRAMP Managed Continuous Monitoring Services
Features Overview
FedRAMP Engagement Features
Select your Own Pathway
A-KAR FedRAMP services offerings are designed to offer you the assistance you need where you need it most.
Interviews and document creation
Deep FedRAMP Understanding
We're cybersecurity experts, not just FedRAMP experts. This helps us craft the best approach for your organization, and help you implement a long-term winning strategy. We're invested in your success, and we understand JAB and agency ATOs like no other firm.
Interviews and document creation
Documented Mitigations
FedRAMP engagements include thorough documentation about findings, and our expert recommendations on mitigations.
