Managing FISMA Compliance Efforts

There are two types of government-related businesses that need the help of a Data Security Firm with the pointed expertise in governed regulations that VerSprite has.

You know what you need, but need help executing it

The first are those businesses who recognize their security obligations but don't have the resources to fulfill them, or who need ongoing support because of their evolving systems' landscape. In these cases, VerSprite can step right in and bring your systems up to speed so you can obtain your Authority to Operate (ATO) without delay.

  • Leveraging GRC for FISMA Compliance
  • If you understand your obligations and recognize what needs to be done but don't have the resources to accomplish it, VerSprite may be the perfect solution for you.
  • Our experts can partner with your team or independently handle your Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) processes that are the foundation for any type of compliance program. Governance provides the vision and strategy to address the multi-prong government regulations and guidelines that surround the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), namely on how to successfully apply Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 199, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) 800-series standards to government systems or those systems that process government data.

You are unsure what your regulations are or how to meet them

The second are those who simply aren't familiar with how FISMA and GRC tie together and don't understand their compliance obligations. Here, VerSprite can foster an environment of knowledge and comprehension to help you understand the big picture, how it relates to your business, and what specific actions you need to take, (and keep taking) to earn and retain your Authority to Operate (ATO).

You Need Someone to Explain and Execute the Rules and Regulations you must abide by

Perhaps you're not sure where to begin or you don't want to heavily involve yourself in the logistics of data security. Confiding that component of your overall compliance efforts to a security firm like VerSprite who has the experience, knowledge, expertise, and track record to get the job done with stellar results may be just the answer you are looking for.

VerSprite will:

  • Assess your business systems and spell out exactly which compliance terms you need to meet--why, when, and how
  • Provide a proper boundary around the system or data environment in order to effectively define a scope that is accurate and measurable
  • Provide a hybrid-based approach to FISMA compliance efforts that fuses security strategy with compliance efforts in order to identify security and process gaps that present unmitigated threats from compliance efforts
  • Assist in continuous monitoring efforts and governance guidance in order to sustain a strong FISMA compliance posture

Do You Need Help from Square One?

Do you know where your security gaps are and where your systems are deficient? Do you know what's fully required of your operational systems and data handling protocol? Do you understand how central a Certification and Accreditation (C&A) program is to security in government-affiliated system environments and how effective that process is today in mitigating the future risk of introducing vulnerable systems to the government infrastructure?

VerSprite provides answers to these questions and more to entities who are looking to bolster their overall plan to meet Office of Management and Budget (OMB) requirements and FISMA compliance.

If you find yourself acknowledging that "you don't know what you don't know" and would like to engage a security partner to walk you through the compliance standards that relate to your business, and to develop and implement the correct processes and controls, we invite you to consult with one of VerSprite's experts today.

For more information or answers, please call VerSprite at (678) 278-8312.