Federal Government Compliance
Navigate the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) with confidence. Thalen Technologies delivers secure, compliant cloud solutions that meet the rigorous requirements of federal government agencies.
Overview
The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is a government-wide program that provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services used by federal agencies.
FedRAMP establishes a rigorous security baseline based on NIST 800-53 controls, ensuring that cloud service providers meet the stringent security requirements necessary to protect federal data and systems.
Based on NIST 800-53 controls with three impact levels: Low, Moderate, and High
"Do once, use many times" approach reduces duplicative agency assessments
Ongoing security assessment ensures sustained compliance and risk management
Impact Levels
For cloud systems where the loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability would result in limited adverse effects on agency operations, assets, or individuals.
For cloud systems where the loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability would result in serious adverse effects on agency operations, assets, or individuals.
For cloud systems where the loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability would result in severe or catastrophic adverse effects on agency operations, assets, or individuals.
Our Services
We guide federal agencies and cloud service providers through every phase of the FedRAMP authorization process
Comprehensive gap analysis against FedRAMP security controls to identify compliance gaps and create a detailed remediation roadmap.
Complete System Security Plan (SSP), Security Assessment Plan (SAP), and supporting documentation required for FedRAMP authorization.
Manage the Third Party Assessment Organization (3PAO) engagement, coordinate testing activities, and facilitate remediation of findings.
Ongoing compliance management, monthly continuous monitoring deliverables, and annual assessment support to maintain FedRAMP authorization.
Authorization
A federal agency sponsors a Cloud Service Provider (CSP) through the authorization process. The CSP works directly with the agency's authorizing official.
Agency selects CSP and initiates authorization
CSP develops security package
3PAO conducts security assessment
Agency grants Authority to Operate (ATO)
The Joint Authorization Board (JAB) — consisting of CIOs from DoD, DHS, and GSA — grants a Provisional Authority to Operate (P-ATO) for high-impact or widely-used services.
CSP submits FedRAMP Connect request
JAB selects CSP for review
CSP completes kickoff and authorization process
JAB grants P-ATO for use by all agencies
Comparison
Understanding the differences between federal and state/local compliance frameworks helps you choose the right path for your organization.
| Aspect | FedRAMP | StateRAMP |
|---|---|---|
| Target Audience | Federal agencies and departments | State, local, and tribal governments |
| Authorization Scope | Mandatory for federal cloud services | Voluntary but increasingly adopted by states |
| Security Baseline | NIST 800-53 controls (125-421 controls) | NIST 800-53 controls adapted for state/local needs |
| Impact Levels | Low, Moderate, High | Low, Moderate, High |
| Authorization Process | JAB P-ATO or Agency ATO | StateRAMP authorization with state reciprocity |
| Timeline | 12-18 months (Moderate), 18-24 months (High) | 9-15 months depending on impact level |
| Cost Range | $250K-$5M+ depending on complexity | $150K-$3M+ depending on scope |
| Reciprocity | Accepted by all federal agencies | Growing reciprocity across participating states |
| Best For | Organizations serving federal government exclusively | Organizations serving state/local governments or multi-level deployments |
Our compliance experts can assess your specific requirements and recommend the optimal compliance path. Many organizations pursue both FedRAMP and StateRAMP to serve clients across all government levels.
Related Services
Our team of FedRAMP experts will guide you through every step of the authorization process, from readiness assessment to continuous monitoring.
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