FedRAMP® 3PAO ASSESSMENTS
360 Advanced is a FedRAMP Third Party Assessment Organization (3PAO) and CPA firm. We perform gap assessments and independent assessments for cloud service providers pursuing FedRAMP Certification, including under FedRAMP 20x.
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FedRAMP is a government-wide program that standardizes security assessments for cloud services used by U.S. federal agencies. Achieving FedRAMP Certification positions your organization to serve one of the largest cloud buyers in the nation and opens the door to being listed in the FedRAMP Marketplace—where agencies go first for trusted cloud solutions.
FedRAMP 20X: FASTER, SMARTER CERTIFICATION FOR CSPs
Based on feedback that the authorization process is too expensive, time-consuming, and challenging, FedRAMP has initiated an industry-partner driven program called 20X. This new program will be a cloud-native continuous security assessment that seeks to evaluate the outcomes of automated monitoring and enforcement of commercial security best practices to meet the minimum security requirement for federal information systems.
There are several phases to the program buildout and 360 Advanced is closely following the development and achievement of all milestones. We will be ready to guide eligible clients through the FedRAMP 20x Certification process when it fully launches.
WHY FedRAMP MATTERS AND HOW WE HELP
Trusted security
A FedRAMP seal shows your commitment to the highest federal cloud security standards.
Assessment Support
We work with you through each stage of the FedRAMP assessment and Certification process.
Designated FedRAMP 3PAO
As a Third Party Assessment Organization (3PAO), 360 Advanced performs FedRAMP assessments for cloud service providers and federal contractors. Our certification body is listed as a recognized 3PAO on the FedRAMP Marketplace under the name 360 Advanced Compass Rose.
FedRAMP CERTIFICATION PROCESS
STEP 1: FedRAMP Readiness
Core CSP Activities: Submit documentation and evidence of key controls.
360 Advanced 3PAO Activities:
We conduct an independent readiness assessment and issue a formal Readiness Assessment Report (RAR) per the FedRAMP Ready program guidelines.
STEP 2: Documentation
Core CSP Activities: Develop and submit core security program documentation to the Agency or JAB, including the System Security Plan (SSP) and related policies and procedures.
360 Advanced 3PAO Activities:
We perform a readiness review of the SSP and supporting documentation.
While the client is finalizing its SSP, 360 Advanced begins drafting the security assessment
STEP 3: Testing
Core CSP Activities: Develop and submit core security program documentation to the Agency or JAB, including the System Security Plan (SSP) and related policies and procedures.
Phase 1: Review and approve SAP before submission to the Agency or JAB.
Phase 2: Assist 360 Advanced by providing required documentation and testing evidence. Document any Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) generated from the assessment.
360 Advanced 3PAO Activities:
Phase 1: Draft and submit the SAP to the Agency or JAB for approval.
Phase 2: Conduct thorough testing of all in-scope controls, complete detailed control finding matrices, and issue SAR.
STEP 4: Finalization
Core CSP Activities: Submit security assessment package.
360 Advanced 3PAO Activities: We provide clarification to the Agency, JAB, and/or client as required to complete the Certification process.
STEP 5: Annual Maintenance
Core CSP Activities: Conduct annual continuous monitoring activities as specified in the FedRAMP Annual Assessment Guidance
360 Advanced 3PAO Activities: We’ll conduct an annual assessment of core controls and 1/3 of the remaining NIST control set, including a review of POA&Ms and remediation. We’ll also perform annual penetration testing and oversee scanning activities as required.
TESTIMONIALS
hear from our COMPLIANCE clients
“We have worked with 360 Advanced for over ten years because of the robust nature of what
they offer and the variety of evaluations they can handle for us. They’ve been able to easily
grow with us from six sites to 19 sites to now 64 sites and counting. They have been able to
adapt to our growth in a way that many other firms cannot.”
Calli Schlientz
Director, Compliance | DataBank
“I often see companies that have around 100 employees saying they want to go after certain types of compliance but they don’t want to hire a full IT team. That’s where 360 Advanced’s Security managed services programs really shine. They allow small companies to achieve good security and work with a compliance partner that provides a great service and walks you through the whole compliance process.”
Martyn Simpson
CISO | Preservica
From Six Sites to Sixty-Four: How DataBank Built a Scalable, Exception-Free Compliance Program
DataBank is a vast network of data centers that serves many of the world’s largest enterprises, technology, and content providers with the goal of ensuring their data and applications are always on, always secure, always compliant, and ready to scale to meet the needs of the artificial intelligence era.
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Download 360 Advanced’s guide to navigating the complex requirements of the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP), which ensure that cloud offerings meet the stringent security standards required by federal agencies.
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The benefits of FedRAMP compliance can offer long-lasting returns, enabling providers to secure a foothold in the lucrative federal market. Let 360 Advanced guide your journey to achieving one of the cloud industry’s most stringent security compliance standards.
