Federal Cloud Security

FedRAMP Authorization Services

Accelerate your path to FedRAMP authorization with our proven methodology, expert guidance, and comprehensive support. We help cloud service providers achieve and maintain FedRAMP compliance for federal agencies, opening doors to billions in federal opportunities.

15+
FedRAMP Authorizations
9 Months
Average Time to ATO
100%
Success Rate
325+
Security Controls

What is FedRAMP?

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 authorization is required for cloud service providers who want to do business with federal agencies. The program establishes rigorous security requirements based on NIST standards and provides a "do once, use many times" framework that reduces duplication of effort and accelerates the adoption of secure cloud solutions across federal government.

There are three FedRAMP authorization levels: Low, Moderate, and High, each corresponding to the potential impact level of the data being processed. Most federal agencies require FedRAMP Moderate authorization at minimum.

Why FedRAMP Authorization Matters

FedRAMP authorization opens the door to federal opportunities and demonstrates your commitment to the highest security standards.

Enhanced Security Posture

Implement rigorous security controls that meet federal standards and protect sensitive government data.

Standardized Compliance

Leverage a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring.

Accelerated Authorization

Reduce time to authorization with our proven FedRAMP compliance methodology and templates.

Continuous Monitoring

Maintain compliance with automated continuous monitoring and reporting capabilities.

Our FedRAMP Services

Comprehensive support throughout your entire FedRAMP journey, from initial readiness assessment to ongoing continuous monitoring.

FedRAMP Readiness Assessment

Comprehensive evaluation of your current security posture against FedRAMP requirements, identifying gaps and creating a detailed remediation roadmap.

Key Deliverables:
Gap analysis report
Remediation roadmap
Cost and timeline estimates
System Security Plan (SSP) Development

Complete SSP documentation package including security controls implementation, policies, and procedures aligned with NIST 800-53.

Key Deliverables:
Complete SSP documentation
Control implementation descriptions
Policy and procedure templates
Security Controls Implementation

Technical implementation of required security controls across your cloud infrastructure, applications, and operational processes.

Key Deliverables:
Implemented security controls
Configuration documentation
Testing and validation reports
3PAO Assessment Support

End-to-end support throughout the Third Party Assessment Organization (3PAO) assessment process, including evidence collection and remediation.

Key Deliverables:
Evidence packages
Assessment coordination
Finding remediation support
Authorization Package Preparation

Complete preparation of all required authorization package documents for submission to the FedRAMP PMO or agency authorization.

Key Deliverables:
Authorization package
Security assessment report
Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M)
Continuous Monitoring & Maintenance

Ongoing continuous monitoring, monthly reporting, and annual assessment support to maintain your FedRAMP authorization.

Key Deliverables:
Monthly continuous monitoring reports
Annual assessment support
Change management coordination

Our FedRAMP Authorization Process

A proven four-phase methodology that takes you from readiness assessment to full authorization and beyond.

Phase 1
Readiness Assessment
4-6 weeks
  • Current state evaluation
  • Gap analysis
  • Roadmap development
  • Resource planning
Phase 2
Documentation & Implementation
3-6 months
  • SSP development
  • Security controls implementation
  • Policy creation
  • Evidence collection
Phase 3
Assessment & Authorization
3-4 months
  • 3PAO assessment
  • Finding remediation
  • Authorization package preparation
  • PMO submission
Phase 4
Continuous Monitoring
Ongoing
  • Monthly reporting
  • Continuous monitoring
  • Change management
  • Annual assessments
Success Story

SaaS Provider Achieves FedRAMP Moderate Authorization in 9 Months

The Challenge

A leading SaaS platform needed FedRAMP Moderate authorization to expand into the federal market but lacked internal expertise and resources.

Our Solution

Thalen Technologies led the complete FedRAMP authorization process, from readiness assessment through successful authorization, implementing 325+ security controls and managing the 3PAO assessment.

Results Achieved

Achieved FedRAMP Moderate authorization in 9 months
Implemented 325+ security controls across AWS infrastructure
Passed 3PAO assessment with zero high findings
$45M in new federal contracts secured within first year
Established continuous monitoring program for ongoing compliance

Ready to Start Your FedRAMP Journey?

Our FedRAMP experts are ready to assess your readiness, develop your authorization strategy, and guide you through every step of the process.