FISMA Compliance Services | Federal Information Security Management Act

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Achieve FISMA compliance and secure your Authority to Operate (ATO) with our comprehensive Microsoft Government solutions. Our expertise in federal cybersecurity requirements and Azure Government ensures your agency or contractor meets all FISMA obligations while maintaining mission-critical operations.

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Microsoft Government provides the most comprehensive FISMA compliant platform:

  • Azure Government - FedRAMP High authorized cloud platform
  • Microsoft 365 Government - Complete productivity suite with NIST controls
  • Microsoft Defender for Government - Advanced threat protection for federal agencies
  • Microsoft Sentinel - AI-powered SIEM with government threat intelligence
  • Native FISMA control implementation across all Microsoft Government services

FISMA Overview

The Federal Information Security Management Act establishes comprehensive cybersecurity requirements for federal agencies and contractors handling federal information. Our Microsoft Government approach ensures full compliance with FISMA requirements and NIST security controls.

FISMA Key Requirements

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

  • Categorize information systems and data
  • Select appropriate security controls
  • Implement controls using Microsoft technologies
  • Assess control effectiveness
  • Authorize system operations (ATO)
  • Monitor controls continuously

Security Control Families

  • Access Control (AC) - Identity and access management
  • System and Communications Protection (SC) - Network and data security
  • Incident Response (IR) - Security incident management
  • Configuration Management (CM) - System hardening and change control

Continuous Monitoring

  • Real-time security monitoring
  • Ongoing risk assessment and management
  • Security control effectiveness measurement
  • Regular reporting to federal oversight bodies

Microsoft Government FISMA Solutions

Azure Government Platform

FedRAMP High Authorization

  • IL4/IL5 data classification support
  • CJIS and IRS 1075 compliance ready
  • ITAR workload support capabilities
  • DoD SRG Level 2, 4, and 5 compliance

Native Security Controls

  • 365+ security controls implemented natively
  • NIST 800-53 control mapping and documentation
  • Automated compliance monitoring and reporting
  • Built-in audit logging and evidence collection

Microsoft 365 Government

Productivity with Security

  • Teams Government for secure collaboration
  • SharePoint Government for document management
  • Exchange Government for secure email
  • Power Platform Government for workflow automation

Information Protection

  • Sensitivity labels for data classification
  • Data loss prevention for federal information
  • Rights management for controlled access
  • Advanced threat protection for government environments

Security and Compliance Tools

Microsoft Defender for Government

  • Endpoint detection and response
  • Cloud workload protection
  • Identity protection and monitoring
  • Email and collaboration security

Microsoft Sentinel Government

  • AI-powered SIEM for federal agencies
  • Threat hunting with government threat intelligence
  • Automated response to security incidents
  • Compliance reporting and analytics

FISMA Implementation Process

Phase 1: System Categorization (Weeks 1-2)

  • Information type identification and classification
  • Impact level determination (Low, Moderate, High)
  • System boundary definition
  • Security categorization documentation

Phase 2: Security Control Selection (Weeks 2-4)

  • NIST 800-53 control selection based on categorization
  • Control tailoring for specific system requirements
  • Compensating controls identification
  • Security plan development

Phase 3: Implementation (Weeks 4-16)

  • Microsoft Government platform deployment
  • Security controls implementation via native tools
  • Policy and procedure development
  • Staff training and awareness programs

Phase 4: Assessment (Weeks 12-20)

  • Independent assessment of implemented controls
  • Vulnerability scanning and penetration testing
  • Evidence collection and documentation
  • Risk assessment and mitigation planning

Phase 5: Authorization (Weeks 18-24)

  • Security assessment report preparation
  • Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) development
  • Risk assessment executive summary
  • ATO package submission and review

Phase 6: Continuous Monitoring (Ongoing)

  • Real-time monitoring via Microsoft tools
  • Quarterly assessment and reporting
  • Annual control assessment
  • Ongoing risk management and remediation

NIST 800-53 Control Implementation

Access Control (AC) Family

  • Azure AD Government for identity management
  • Privileged Identity Management for elevated access
  • Conditional Access policies for risk-based authentication
  • Access reviews and certification processes

System and Communications Protection (SC) Family

  • Azure Security Center for cloud security posture
  • Azure Firewall for network segmentation
  • Azure Key Vault for cryptographic key management
  • Network security groups for traffic filtering

Incident Response (IR) Family

  • Microsoft Sentinel for incident detection and response
  • Automated playbooks for incident response
  • Threat hunting capabilities
  • Integration with federal incident response teams

Configuration Management (CM) Family

  • Azure Policy for configuration compliance
  • Azure Blueprints for standardized deployments
  • System hardening via Microsoft security baselines
  • Change management workflows

FISMA Service Tiers

Federal Agency Package

  • Complete FISMA implementation for federal agencies
  • ATO preparation and submission support
  • Continuous monitoring program
  • Dedicated government compliance architect

Enterprise-level pricing for federal agencies

Federal Contractor Package

  • FISMA compliance for government contractors
  • System security plan development
  • Control implementation using Microsoft Government
  • Assessment preparation and support

Scalable pricing for government contractors

State and Local Government Package

  • FISMA-aligned security controls
  • Microsoft Government Community Cloud implementation
  • Risk management framework adoption
  • Compliance monitoring and reporting

Competitive pricing for state and local government

Authority to Operate (ATO) Support

ATO Package Development

  • System Security Plan (SSP) comprehensive development
  • Security Assessment Report (SAR) preparation
  • Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) creation
  • Risk Assessment Report executive summary

Assessment Support

  • Independent assessor coordination
  • Evidence collection and organization
  • Control testing support and documentation
  • Remediation planning for identified gaps

ATO Maintenance

  • Continuous monitoring program operation
  • Annual assessment planning and execution
  • Change management for system modifications
  • Reauthorization support every 3-6 years

Federal Agency Specializations

Department of Defense (DoD)

  • DoD SRG compliance requirements
  • STIG hardening implementation
  • IL4/IL5 classification levels
  • Mission partner environment integration

Civilian Agencies

  • NIST framework implementation
  • FedRAMP cloud service utilization
  • CISA guidance compliance
  • Cross-agency collaboration security

Intelligence Community

  • ICD 503 security controls
  • Compartmented information handling
  • Special access program requirements
  • Cross-domain solutions integration

FISMA Audit and Assessment

Internal Assessment

  • Self-assessment using Microsoft compliance tools
  • Control effectiveness measurement
  • Risk monitoring and trending
  • Remediation tracking and reporting

Independent Assessment

  • Third-party assessor engagement
  • Evidence preparation and presentation
  • Finding remediation support
  • Assessment report review and validation

Federal Oversight

  • Inspector General audit support
  • GAO review preparation
  • Congressional inquiry response support
  • Federal audit coordination and management

Continuous Monitoring Program

Real-Time Monitoring

  • Microsoft Sentinel for security monitoring
  • Azure Monitor for system performance
  • Microsoft Defender for threat detection
  • Automated alerting for security events

Compliance Reporting

  • Monthly status reports to federal oversight
  • Quarterly assessment updates
  • Annual control assessment reports
  • Executive dashboard for leadership visibility

Risk Management

  • Ongoing risk assessment and updates
  • Threat landscape monitoring and adaptation
  • Vulnerability management program
  • Incident response and lessons learned

Why Choose Our FISMA Services

🏆 Federal Expertise
  • Extensive federal compliance experience
  • Successful ATO implementations across agencies
  • Microsoft Government certified specialists
  • Former federal employees on our team
💻 Technology Leadership
  • Azure Government specialization
  • Microsoft 365 Government expertise
  • Advanced security tool implementation
  • Cost optimization for federal budgets
📈 Proven Results
  • Strong ATO success rate for prepared systems
  • Streamlined ATO timeline
  • High uptime for federal systems
  • Excellent security record for managed federal clients
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