Key Components

• Compliance Strategy and Roadmap: Centris works closely with organizations to develop a tailored compliance strategy and roadmap for achieving and maintaining FedRAMP compliance. This includes defining objectives, timelines, resource allocation, and a clear path to compliance.
• Regulatory Interpretation and Guidance: Our experts provide in-depth regulatory interpretation and guidance on FedRAMP requirements. We help organizations understand the implications of regulations on their specific cloud service offering.
• Security Control Framework Alignment: Centris assists organizations in aligning their security controls with the FedRAMP control framework. We ensure that controls are selected and tailored to the cloud service's impact level.
• Documentation and Policy Framework Development: We help organizations establish a robust documentation and policy framework that aligns with FedRAMP requirements. This framework includes the creation and maintenance of security plans, risk assessments, and incident response plans.
• Third-Party Assessment Organization (3PAO) Engagement: Centris facilitates the engagement and collaboration with independent third-party assessment organizations (3PAOs) for security assessments. We ensure effective coordination and communication between the organization and the 3PAO.
• Continuous Compliance Monitoring Strategy: Our experts help organizations develop a strategic plan for continuous monitoring of their cloud service environment. This includes SIEM integration, vulnerability scanning, incident response planning, business continuity, and much more.
• Change Management Guidance: Centris provides guidance on evaluating and implementing changes or updates to the cloud service's infrastructure, policies, and procedures. Change management ensures that security impacts are assessed and addressed.
• Audit and Assessment Readiness: We ensure that organizations are audit and assessment-ready at all times, preparing them for periodic assessments and evaluations. This includes readiness reviews and mock assessments.
• Customized Training and Awareness Programs: Centris develops customized training and awareness programs tailored to the organization's cloud service offering and staff roles. Training covers regulatory requirements, best practices, and incident reporting procedures.
• Regulatory Updates and Compliance Maintenance: Our team keeps organizations informed about updates and changes to FedRAMP requirements and compliance standards. We assist in maintaining ongoing compliance and alignment with evolving regulations.

Benefits

• Strategic Guidance: Centris provides strategic guidance that aligns FedRAMP compliance efforts with organizational goals and objectives.
• Expert Insights: Our experts offer deep regulatory expertise, helping organizations interpret and navigate complex compliance requirements.
• Efficiency: Advisory services streamline compliance efforts, optimize resource allocation, and reduce the potential for compliance roadblocks.
• Ongoing Alignment: Continuous regulatory updates and compliance maintenance ensure that organizations remain aligned with FedRAMP standards.
• Comprehensive Documentation: Well-maintained documentation and policies support compliance efforts and provide evidence for assessors.