Key Components

• Continuous Monitoring Plan (CMP) Development: Centris collaborates with organizations to develop a comprehensive Continuous Monitoring Plan (CMP). The CMP outlines the organization's strategy for continuous monitoring, including the frequency and scope of monitoring activities.
• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Integration: We assist organizations in implementing and configuring SIEM systems to centralize and automate log collection, analysis, and reporting. SIEM systems play a crucial role in real-time threat detection and incident response.
• Vulnerability Scanning and Assessment: Centris helps organizations establish regular vulnerability scanning schedules to identify and assess potential security weaknesses. We ensure that vulnerability assessments align with FedRAMP requirements and standards.
• Incident Detection and Response: Our experts guide organizations in establishing incident detection and response procedures. This includes defining roles and responsibilities, incident categorization, and communication protocols for security incidents.
• Log Management and Review: Centris assists in log management, ensuring that logs are regularly reviewed for unusual activities and security events. We help organizations maintain comprehensive and well-organized log records.
• Quarterly Security Assessments: Organizations are required to conduct quarterly security assessments as part of FedRAMP continuous monitoring. Centris provides guidance on planning, executing, and documenting these assessments.
• Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) Management: We assist organizations in maintaining and updating their Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M). The POA&M documents security weaknesses and planned remediation actions, serving as a roadmap for improvement.
• Change Management Processes: Centris helps organizations establish change management processes for assessing the security impact of system changes. This includes evaluating and documenting the effects of configuration changes or updates.
• Compliance Reporting: We facilitate the creation and submission of compliance reports to federal agencies as required by FedRAMP. Compliance reports detail the organization's adherence to security controls and continuous monitoring efforts.
• Documentation Maintenance: Centris ensures that all necessary documentation related to continuous monitoring is up-to-date and aligned with FedRAMP standards. This includes updating the Continuous Monitoring Plan (CMP) and related materials.
• Training and Awareness: We assist organizations in establishing ongoing security training and awareness programs for staff and personnel. Training covers updated security policies, best practices, and incident reporting procedures.

Benefits

• Timely Risk Mitigation: Continuous monitoring allows organizations to identify and address security risks promptly, reducing potential security incidents.
• Ongoing Compliance: Centris helps organizations maintain compliance with FedRAMP standards through regular monitoring and reporting.
• Proactive Threat Detection: SIEM integration and vulnerability assessments enable proactive threat detection and rapid incident response.
• Evidence for Assessors: Documentation and compliance reports serve as evidence for assessors during periodic FedRAMP assessments.
• Operational Efficiency: Well-established monitoring processes streamline compliance efforts and reduce administrative overhead.