3PAO Automates Clients’ FedRAMP Package Submission

Summary

FedRAMP Third Party Assessment Organization (3PAO) increased top line revenue with better margins by streamlining and enriching their practices through extreme automation of the FedRAMP compliance journey.

Challenge: streamlining FedRAMP compliance for growth and efficiency

In the quest for growth and scalability, a FedRAMP Authorized Third-Party Assessment Organization (3PAO) encountered significant hurdles. Navigating the FedRAMP compliance landscape, the organization grappled with manual, slow, and expensive processes. The manual nature of FedRAMP compliance, from advisory and assessment to continuous monitoring (ConMon) practices, posed substantial challenges.

These processes only hampered efficiency and made it increasingly difficult to recruit and retain staff proficient in FedRAMP engagements. The need for a technological solution became apparent as the organization sought ways to automate, streamline, and make the creation of FedRAMP packages for clients both complete and repeatable. The story of transformation began with a clear recognition of the issues at hand: labor-intensive processes, the high cost of compliance, and the struggle to maintain a skilled workforce.

Solution: leveraging automation for effective FedRAMP compliance

The turning point for this organization came with the adoption of a strategic, technology-led solution. Embracing an OSCAL-native platform, the organization transformed its approach to FedRAMP compliance. This innovative platform automated the ingestion, updates, and export of FedRAMP packages, marking a departure from the cumbersome manual processes.

With guided automation across every step of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), the organization now enjoyed a streamlined workflow. This solution provided efficiency and enhanced visibility into compliance processes through real-time dashboards and Power BI integration. By leveraging advanced automation and real-time analytics, the organization began to redefine the standards for FedRAMP compliance, setting a new benchmark for efficiency and effectiveness in the field.

Result: accelerated compliance and sustainable growth with RegScale

The decision to implement RegScale as the core of their FedRAMP compliance strategy marked a pivotal moment for the organization. RegScale’s comprehensive automation capabilities transformed the FedRAMP compliance landscape for the 3PAO. Utilizing the NIST OSCAL format, RegScale facilitated seamless machine-to-machine communications, enabling rapid updates, and efficient export of crucial compliance documents like the SSP, SAP, SAR, and POA&M.

The integration of highly automated ConMon practices, self-updating paperwork, and automated workflows coupled with real-time dashboards and alerts, revolutionized the compliance process. This expedited the path to FedRAMP Authorization to Operate (ATO) for their clients and has positioned the organization for unparalleled growth. By adopting a technology-first approach with RegScale, the 3PAO overcame its initial challenges and unlocked new opportunities for revenue growth at improved margins, setting a new standard for efficiency and scalability in FedRAMP compliance.