Key Components

• Comprehensive Program Planning: Centris works closely with organizations to develop a comprehensive program plan that outlines the roadmap to FedRAMP compliance. This plan includes a detailed timeline, milestones, resource allocation, and budgeting.
• Strategic Risk Assessment: We conduct a strategic risk assessment to identify potential challenges and risks that may impact the organization's compliance efforts. The assessment helps in proactively addressing potential roadblocks.
• Resource Allocation and Staffing: Centris assists organizations in identifying and allocating the necessary resources, including personnel, technology, and funding, to support the compliance program. We help define roles and responsibilities within the compliance team.
• Control Selection and Tailoring: Our experts guide organizations in selecting and tailoring the appropriate FedRAMP security controls based on the cloud service's impact level. Control selection aligns with the organization's specific requirements.
• Documentation and Policy Framework: Centris helps 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.
• Engagement with Third Parties: We facilitate engagement with third-party assessment organizations (3PAOs) and federal agencies to ensure seamless coordination during the assessment and authorization phases.
• Security Control Implementation: Centris assists organizations in effectively implementing the required security controls, including access control, data protection, vulnerability management, and incident response measures.
• Security Assessment and Authorization (A&A): We guide organizations through the security assessment and authorization process, ensuring that all necessary documentation and testing are completed.
• This includes preparing the Security Authorization Package (SAP) for submission to federal agencies.
• Continuous Monitoring Setup: Centris helps organizations establish continuous monitoring processes, including SIEM integration, vulnerability scanning, and incident response planning. Monitoring ensures ongoing compliance and threat detection.
• Change Management and Updates: Our service includes change management processes to evaluate and implement security impacts of system changes or updates. We keep organizations informed about updates and changes to FedRAMP requirements.
• Audit and Assessment Readiness: Centris ensures that organizations are audit and assessment-ready at all times, preparing them for periodic assessments and evaluations.

Benefits of our FedRAMP Program Management Solutions

• Strategic Oversight: Centris provides strategic oversight and management of the entire FedRAMP compliance program, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Efficiency: Program management streamlines compliance efforts, reducing redundancy, and optimizing resource allocation.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactive risk assessment and management minimize potential compliance challenges and delays.
• Comprehensive Documentation: Organizations benefit from a well-documented compliance framework, reducing audit and assessment-related stress.
• Regulatory Alignment: Program management ensures ongoing alignment with evolving FedRAMP requirements and regulatory changes.