FedRAMP Authorization for Cloud-Based GRC Platform
Engagement Type: FedRAMP Authorization Advisory
Client: SaaS Cloud Service Provider
Engagement Start: March 2023
Authorization Achieved: November 2023
Framework: FedRAMP Moderate (NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5)
Krieger Security was engaged by a SaaS provider offering a cloud-based Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platform to help achieve FedRAMP Moderate authorization. The client had been operating without a formal security program and needed end-to-end advisory support — from initial gap assessment through System Security Plan (SSP) development, control implementation guidance, and coordination with their selected 3PAO for assessment readiness.
Krieger Security’s advisory approach is built on deep federal compliance expertise, enabling clients to navigate complex authorization requirements efficiently and with confidence.
THE CHALLENGE
The client’s cloud platform had no documented security controls, boundary diagrams, or policies aligned to NIST SP 800-53. With a federal agency opportunity contingent on FedRAMP authorization, the client faced an urgent need to build a complete security program from scratch within a compressed timeline.
Additionally, the client’s development team lacked familiarity with federal compliance requirements, and existing DevSecOps pipelines needed significant modification to meet continuous monitoring (ConMon) obligations post-authorization.
THE STRATEGY
Krieger Security developed a phased implementation roadmap that allowed the client to maintain product development velocity while systematically addressing FedRAMP control gaps.
Our team embedded with the client’s engineering teams to implement required technical controls, configure audit logging, and establish an incident response capability. We coordinated directly with the sponsoring agency and 3PAO to ensure a smooth assessment, resulting in zero major findings and full authorization within eight months.
THE CHALLENGE
Building a comprehensive SSP and control documentation suite within a compressed government-imposed deadline while maintaining active product development.
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Benjamin Tickle, Project Manager
Company Name Inc