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Simplify Your FedRAMP Journey with BARR Advisory

December 5, 2024 | Cybersecurity Consulting, FedRAMP

Navigating the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) can be complex, but with BARR Advisory’s proven approach, you can move forward with confidence. 

As a recognized leader in cloud security compliance, we specialize in helping cloud service providers (CSPs) achieve and maintain FedRAMP authorization. Our practical, business-driven strategies not only ensure compliance but also strengthen your security posture, enabling you to deliver secure and trusted solutions to federal agencies.

Here’s how we do it.

What is FedRAMP?

FedRAMP is a U.S. government-wide program that standardizes security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services used by federal agencies. Achieving FedRAMP compliance not only demonstrates that your solution meets rigorous security requirements but also opens doors to the federal marketplace. 

However, the process can be daunting, with numerous technical and operational hurdles to overcome. That’s where BARR’s consulting team comes in. We simplify the FedRAMP authorization process, providing end-to-end support to not only unlock federal opportunities but also drive business growth for years to come.

Understanding FedRAMP Requirements

Understanding FedRAMP requirements is a key first step. Achieving FedRAMP authorization is a meticulous process that requires careful planning and the assistance of a qualified Third-Party Assessment Organization (3PAO). To complete the authorization process, CSPs must partner with a federal agency that is willing to sponsor them.

CSPs can choose to pursue one of four levels of authorization: 

  • Low, which covers basic confidentiality, integrity, and availability protections
  • Moderate, which adds more stringent controls and is the most popular level of authorization
  • High impact, which is required for CSPs working with highly sensitive data that requires the most rigorous protection
  • Li-SaaS, which is designed for low-impact authorizations and organizations that don’t interact with personally identifiable information (PII)

Understanding these FedRAMP baselines and tailoring your approach to meet their unique requirements is key to your success. BARR’s team of experts can walk you through each step of the process as well as offer guidance in fostering a strong collaboration with your agency sponsor.

End-to-End Support

By working with BARR’s team of experienced FedRAMP experts to complete a readiness assessment, your team can identify and remediate control gaps early and ensure a smooth, predictable audit. At the end of the gap assessment, you’ll receive an actionable readiness report to help streamline your path to compliance.

But our support doesn’t stop there. We empower you to achieve and maintain FedRAMP authorization by assisting with:

  • FedRAMP Strategy and Roadmap Planning: We assess your business goals and compliance readiness to create a tailored roadmap for success. This eliminates guesswork and aligns compliance with your larger business objectives.
  • Documentation: High-quality documentation, particularly the System Security Plan (SSP), is central to approval. Our expert team ensures accuracy and completeness to meet the stringent requirements of the FedRAMP PMO.
  • Security Architecture and Engineering: Hands-on support ensures your security architecture meets FedRAMP standards efficiently and effectively.
  • Continuous Monitoring: FedRAMP compliance doesn’t end with authorization. Ongoing monitoring and reporting are essential for maintaining your status.
  • Time-to-Market Alignment: Partnering with BARR ensures your compliance strategy aligns with your business timeline and federal contract goals.

From readiness assessment to continuous monitoring, we provide comprehensive support and guidance at every stage of your FedRAMP journey. Partnering with BARR ensures you’re equipped to achieve and maintain compliance with confidence.

BARR’s Proven Approach

Our unique approach to FedRAMP compliance has been proven to simplify the compliance process, reduce time to market, and position your organization for long-term success in the federal space. Organizations of all sizes trust BARR Advisory because we have over a decade of experience supporting CSPs through the complexities of FedRAMP.

Here’s what to expect when you partner with BARR:

  • Collaborative Approach: We partner with your team to simplify the FedRAMP process, reduce stress, and deliver results that align with your operational priorities.
  • Experienced Practitioners: Members of our team have supported more than 100 FedRAMP packages and collaborated directly with the FedRAMP PMO to shape industry guidance.
  • Customer-Centric Tactics: We prioritize your business goals, ensuring compliance aligns with your growth strategy in the federal marketplace.
  • Efficient and Scalable Solutions: We understand the nuances of every step of the FedRAMP process, empowering us to help organizations of all sizes—from startups to large enterprises—achieve compliance without unnecessary complexity.

BARR’s practice leader of cybersecurity consulting, Aaron Hamlin, is sharing his expertise in an upcoming live webinar breaking down all aspects of the FedRAMP process, from kickoff to implementation and the 3PAO assessment. Register now to join Hamlin and experts from 360 Advanced at this free virtual event on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 1 p.m. CST.

Ready to take the first step toward FedRAMP authorization? Contact us today to get started.

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