FISMA Compliance

No longer just a government concern, the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), which requires federal agencies to develop, implement, and manage a robust, risk-based, information security program is now being adopted as a standard across industries like healthcare, financial, and leading tech due to contractual requirements with government agencies.  

Navigating the FISMA process can be time consuming and arduous for organizations. That’s where we step in. We’re an experienced team of FISMA compliance professionals who help organizations achieve and maintain their FISMA requirements. Trust Us to Get You There.

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We’re Your Expert FISMA Advisor

The 38North team has experience and expertise in the FISMA compliance process. We take the guesswork out of it, helping you to quickly and efficiently reach compliance. We have the knowledge to explain FISMA requirements in plain language, so you can focus on developing an effective security plan for your organization. With us on your side, you can trust that your FISMA compliance process will be successful.

What is the FISMA Process?

The NIST Risk Management Framework provides a seven-step framework that ensures a modular, holistic approach to FISMA compliance.

1
Preparation
2
Categorization
3
Selection
4
Implementation
5
Assessment
6
Authorization to Operate (ATO)
7
Continuous Monitoring

Preparation

for risk management through essential activities critical to design and implementation of a risk management program.

Categorization

of systems and information through the performance of an impact analysis.

Selection

of relevant NIST SP 800-53 controls based on standard risk assessments.

Implementation

and documentation of the controls.

Assessment

of control implementation to determine adherence and efficacy.

Authorization to Operate (ATO)

by a senior-level official, indicating that the controls are in place or mitigating controls are effective.

Continuous Monitoring

of control implementation evolution of the system’s risk profile.

FISMA Challenges

Obtaining a FISMA compliance can be a challenging process due to the complexity and rigor of the security requirements. Overall, these challenges can cause delays and increased costs.

38North FISMA Support Solutions

FISMA Compliance can be a huge headache. We get it. But we love it. 38North’s FISMA consultants have been dealing with FISMA compliance for years. We’re well-known in the cloud security community for being easy to work with and incredibly thorough.  Bringing both technical and business acumen to the table, we’ll ensure your cloud-enabled service achieves, and keeps, FISMA compliance.

Your FISMA Compliance Starts Here

Book an initial FISMA conversation with one of our global security experts today and we’ll show you how we can help you achieve and maintain FISMA compliance while transforming your security posture.

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