Moderator Kris Francis led an insightful conversation with panelists Steve Bjarnason and David Brosi from 360 Advanced, along with Aaron Hamlin from BARR Advisory. Together, they explored best practices for navigating the FedRAMP process and highlighted the critical role of Third-Party Assessment Organizations (3PAOs). The session walked attendees through the FedRAMP journey—from kickoff to implementation—and offered expert perspectives on what to expect during the 3PAO assessment.
Topics of Discussion:
FedRAMP Implementation & 3PAO Assessment
- Strategic Preparedness & Alignment with Government Needs
- Learning Objective: Understand the foundational steps a Cloud Service Provider (CSP) should take to prepare for FedRAMP, especially before contracting with the government.
- Comprehensive Cost Analysis: CapX, OpX, and TimeX
- Learning Objective: Identify and plan for the full spectrum of costs associated with FedRAMP, including people, technology, and time.
- What the 3PAO needs for project kickoff
- …and much more!
