Government Cloud Solutions
Expert implementation services for FedRAMP and StateRAMP-authorized platforms across federal, state, and local agencies at Moderate and High impact levels with comprehensive ATO support.
Understanding the Framework
FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program) is a government-wide program that provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services. Established in 2011, it enables federal agencies to accelerate adoption of secure cloud solutions while reducing duplicative security assessments based on NIST SP 800-53 controls.
StateRAMP extends this framework to state and local governments, providing a standardized security authorization process for cloud services used by state agencies, municipalities, and educational institutions. It enables reciprocity across participating states, allowing providers to achieve authorization once and reuse it across multiple jurisdictions.
Market Requirements
Any cloud service provider seeking to do business with federal, state, or local government agencies must obtain FedRAMP or StateRAMP authorization. The requirement applies to any cloud solution that processes, stores, or transmits government data.
The authorization process is resource-intensive, but the business value is substantial, granting access to the vast public sector cloud market.
SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS providers seeking to serve federal and state governments.
Security operations centers and threat intelligence platforms used by government.
System integrators providing cloud-enabled solutions to public sector agencies.
Communication and document management tools used across government.
Business intelligence and data warehousing solutions processing government data.
ERP, payroll, and human capital management systems for the public sector.
Our Expertise
Dive deeper into our dedicated FedRAMP and StateRAMP services, tailored to your specific government sector needs.
Security Baselines
FedRAMP defines three impact levels based on FIPS 199 categorization, each requiring progressively more rigorous security controls. Understanding the appropriate impact level is critical for scoping your authorization effort.
For services where loss of data would have limited adverse effect. Requires 125 baseline security controls.
Use Cases: Public websites, collaboration tools with non-sensitive data.
For services where loss of data would have a serious adverse effect. Requires 325+ baseline security controls.
Use Cases: Systems with CUI, financial systems, HR platforms.
For services where loss of data would have a severe or catastrophic adverse effect. Requires 421+ controls.
Use Cases: Law enforcement, emergency services, national security systems.
Our Process
Thalen Technologies employs a proven, phased approach to authorization that minimizes time-to-ATO while ensuring comprehensive security control implementation and leveraging deep expertise in federal compliance.
Comprehensive evaluation of your current security posture against FedRAMP/StateRAMP requirements, including impact level determination and boundary definition.
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Systematic implementation of required NIST 800-53 security controls, configuration of technical controls, and establishment of security policies and procedures.
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Development of the comprehensive authorization package, including the System Security Plan (SSP), security architecture diagrams, and supporting evidence.
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Coordination with your selected 3PAO throughout the security assessment, including evidence collection, responding to findings, and managing POA&M development.
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Management of the final authorization package submission to the FedRAMP PMO or StateRAMP board and support for agency sponsorship and ATO issuance.
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Ongoing support for continuous monitoring requirements, including monthly vulnerability scanning, annual assessments, and significant change evaluation.
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Business Value
Unlock access to the $50+ billion federal cloud market and growing state/local government sector.
Differentiate your cloud offering with third-party validated security and gain a significant edge in sales cycles.
Achieve authorization once and leverage it across multiple agencies, reducing duplicative security assessments.
Implement comprehensive, defense-in-depth security controls based on NIST 800-53 standards.
FedRAMP authorization satisfies multiple compliance requirements including FISMA and other mandates.
Third-party assessment provides ongoing assurance to government customers that security controls are effective.
Your Trusted Partner
Successfully guided dozens of cloud service providers through FedRAMP and StateRAMP authorization at all impact levels.
Our consultants hold CISSP, CISM, CAP certifications and have direct experience working within federal agencies.
Our proven methodology reduces authorization timelines by 30-40% compared to industry averages.
We develop complete, audit-ready documentation packages that meet FedRAMP template requirements.
Our team includes cloud architects and security engineers who implement technical controls hands-on.
We provide continuous monitoring support and advisory services to maintain your ATO and support your growth.
Our team of experts is ready to guide you through every phase of the authorization process. Schedule a consultation to discuss your cloud authorization needs and develop a customized roadmap to ATO.