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Tyndora for FedRAMP
FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program) authorizes cloud services for federal use. Tyndora implements NIST 800-53 controls, automates evidence collection, and prepares systems for FedRAMP initial assessment and continuous monitoring.
FedRAMP Authorization Framework
FedRAMP is the government-wide program for securing cloud computing services. Any cloud service used by federal agencies must be FedRAMP-authorized. Authorization takes 6-12 months and requires demonstrable NIST 800-53 compliance.
FedRAMP Paths to Authorization
- Agency Authorization (ATO) — a sponsoring federal agency authorizes the service; since 2024 this is the single standard path
- FedRAMP Board — replaced the Joint Authorization Board (JAB) in 2024 to govern the program and set priorities
- Impact Levels — Low, Moderate, High (determines control baseline)
- Continuous Monitoring — Annual re-assessment required to maintain ATO
Authorization Timeline & Process
FedRAMP authorization typically requires 6-12 months from initial assessment request to ATO (Authority to Operate) issuance.
- ✓ Pre-Assessment: 2-3 months (preparation)
- ✓ Initial Assessment: 3-6 months (auditor evaluation)
- ✓ Remediation: 1-2 months (addressing findings)
- ✓ Authorization: 1 month (ATO issuance)
Explore the FedRAMP Control Families
FedRAMP baselines are built from NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5. Click any control family to see representative controls and what each one requires.
Representative NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 control families relevant to cloud authorization — not the full catalog. FedRAMP tailors these controls into Low, Moderate, and High baselines, and the system's impact level determines how many controls and enhancements actually apply. Control identifiers and titles follow NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5.
FedRAMP Implementation in Tyndora
From NIST 800-53 implementation to SSP documentation to initial assessment to continuous monitoring.
NIST 800-53 Implementation for FedRAMP
FedRAMP compliance begins with NIST 800-53. Tyndora implements all required controls based on impact level, then automates evidence collection.
- Impact level determination and control baseline selection
- NIST 800-53 control implementation (all required controls)
- System Security Plan (SSP) generation and maintenance
- Control testing and evidence collection
FEDRAMP AUTHORIZATION STATUS
Impact Level
Moderate
NIST 800-53 Controls Required
~320 (Moderate baseline, Rev 5)
Implemented & Tested
~180 / 320 (56%)
Authorization Path
Agency ATO
DOCUMENTATION STATUS
System Security Plan (SSP)
Drafting (60%)
Security Assessment Report (SAR)
Not started — pre-assessment
Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M)
38 findings (remediation underway)
Initial Assessment & ATO
FedRAMP initial assessment evaluates controls through documentation review and testing. Tyndora prepares all required documentation and evidence for assessor.
- 3A Assessment (3rd party auditor evaluation)
- Security Assessment Report (SAR) delivery
- Agency review and Authority to Operate (ATO) issuance
- Authority to Operate (ATO) issuance
Continuous Monitoring & ATO Maintenance
FedRAMP authorization is not a one-time event. Continuous monitoring is required annually, with monthly POA&M updates and quarterly system-level testing to maintain ATO.
Annual Re-Assessment
- ✓ Annual control testing and compliance review
- ✓ Updated System Security Plan (SSP)
- ✓ Annual Assessment Report (AAR) delivery
- ✓ Continued authorization (ATO renewal)
Continuous Monitoring Activities
- ✓ Monthly system monitoring and updates
- ✓ Quarterly control testing
- ✓ Incident tracking and POA&M updates
- ✓ Annual re-assessment demonstration
See FedRAMP Authorization Ready
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