NIST 800-53 Compliance Services
Federal-Grade Security and Privacy Controls
Federal information systems handle vast amounts of sensitive data including national security information, personally identifiable information, financial records, and critical infrastructure data. Protecting these systems requires comprehensive, rigorous security and privacy controls that address threats across people, processes, and technology. NIST Special Publication 800-53, "Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations," provides the definitive catalog of security and privacy controls for federal systems and organizations. Developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), 800-53 Revision 5 (released September 2020) represents decades of expertise in information security, continuous evolution based on emerging threats, and integration of privacy controls alongside security controls. NIST 800-53 is mandatory for federal agencies and contractors under the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) and serves as the foundation for FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program) cloud security assessments. Beyond federal government, 800-53 is widely adopted by state and local governments, critical infrastructure sectors, defense contractors, and organizations seeking comprehensive, proven security controls. With over 1,000 controls and enhancements addressing every aspect of information security and privacy, 800-53 provides unmatched depth and rigor for protecting sensitive information and systems. At Glocert International, we provide expert NIST 800-53 assessment and implementation services to help organizations achieve federal compliance. Whether you're pursuing FISMA compliance, FedRAMP authorization, or adopting 800-53 as a best practice framework, our experienced team guides you through control selection, gap assessment, implementation roadmap development, and ongoing compliance maintenance. Partner with Glocert International to achieve NIST 800-53 compliance, meet federal security requirements, demonstrate commitment to rigorous security practices, and protect your most sensitive information assets.
What is NIST 800-53?
NIST Special Publication 800-53 is a comprehensive catalog of security and privacy controls for federal information systems and organizations. Published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), 800-53 provides the controls required to protect federal information and information systems as part of an organization-wide information security and privacy program.
The current version, Revision 5 (released September 2020), represents a significant evolution integrating security and privacy controls into a unified framework, expanding outcome-based control language, addressing emerging threats including supply chain security and insider threats, incorporating privacy engineering and privacy by design principles, and aligning with international standards and frameworks.
NIST 800-53 History and Evolution
NIST 800-53 has evolved significantly since its initial release:
- Initial Release (2005): First comprehensive catalog of security controls for federal systems
- Revision 3 (2009): Expanded controls and introduced control baselines (Low, Moderate, High)
- Revision 4 (2013): Added supply chain risk management and mobile device controls
- Revision 5 (2020): Integrated privacy controls, outcome-based language, and supply chain security enhancements
Who Must Comply with NIST 800-53?
NIST 800-53 compliance is required or strongly recommended for:
- Federal Agencies: All federal civilian agencies must implement 800-53 controls under FISMA
- Federal Contractors: Contractors processing federal information must meet 800-53 requirements
- FedRAMP Systems: Cloud service providers seeking FedRAMP authorization must implement 800-53 controls
- Defense Contractors: DoD contractors often implement 800-53 or derivative standards (like NIST 800-171)
- State and Local Government: Many states adopt 800-53 as their security standard
- Critical Infrastructure: Sectors regulated by federal agencies often must meet 800-53-based requirements
- Organizations Seeking Best Practices: Commercial entities adopt 800-53 as comprehensive security framework
NIST 800-53 Structure
NIST 800-53 Revision 5 is organized into:
- 20 Control Families: High-level categories organizing related controls (e.g., Access Control, Incident Response)
- 1,000+ Controls: Specific security and privacy safeguards spanning technical, administrative, and physical domains
- Control Enhancements: Supplemental controls that augment base controls for higher security requirements
- Three Security Control Baselines: Low, Moderate, and High impact levels with corresponding control sets
- Privacy Control Baseline: Baseline set of privacy controls applicable across all systems
- Control Parameters: Organization-defined values customizing controls to specific contexts
NIST 800-53 and Related Standards
NIST 800-53 is part of an integrated framework:
- NIST 800-37: Risk Management Framework (RMF) providing the process for implementing 800-53 controls
- NIST 800-39: Managing Information Security Risk at the organizational level
- NIST 800-171: Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in nonfederal systems (subset of 800-53)
- NIST 800-53A: Assessing Security and Privacy Controls providing procedures for testing controls
- NIST 800-53B: Control Baselines for Information Systems and Organizations
- FedRAMP Baseline: Cloud-specific control baselines derived from 800-53
Why NIST 800-53 Compliance Matters
NIST 800-53 compliance is essential for federal systems and provides significant benefits for all organizations:
1. Federal Legal and Regulatory Requirements
NIST 800-53 compliance is legally mandated for federal systems:
- FISMA Compliance: Federal Information Security Modernization Act requires federal agencies to implement 800-53 controls
- OMB Circulars: Office of Management and Budget policies mandate 800-53 adoption
- FedRAMP Authorization: Cloud service providers must achieve 800-53-based FedRAMP authorization to serve federal customers
- Contractual Requirements: Federal contracts typically require contractors to implement applicable 800-53 controls
- Authority to Operate (ATO): Federal systems must demonstrate 800-53 compliance to receive ATO
Non-compliance can result in loss of ATO, contract termination, inability to serve federal customers, enforcement actions, and civil penalties. For federal contractors and cloud providers, 800-53 compliance is a business requirement for accessing federal market opportunities worth hundreds of billions of dollars annually.
2. Comprehensive Security and Privacy Coverage
NIST 800-53 provides unmatched comprehensiveness covering every security and privacy domain including access control and identity management, audit and accountability, configuration management, contingency planning and business continuity, identification and authentication, incident response, maintenance, media protection, physical and environmental protection, personnel security, risk assessment and management, system and communications protection, system and information integrity, supply chain risk management, program management, and privacy controls. With over 1,000 controls, 800-53 addresses threats and vulnerabilities that other frameworks may overlook, providing defense-in-depth across all organizational layers.
3. Risk-Based, Flexible Implementation
Despite its comprehensiveness, 800-53 is flexible and risk-based. Organizations implement controls based on system impact levels (Low, Moderate, High), organizational risk tolerance and business requirements, threat environment, and type of information processed. The Risk Management Framework (RMF) provides structured process for tailoring 800-53 controls including baseline selection based on impact level, tailoring to organizational context, supplementing with additional controls as needed, and documenting compensating controls. This flexibility ensures organizations implement controls appropriate to their specific risks rather than one-size-fits-all requirements.
4. Integration of Security and Privacy
NIST 800-53 Revision 5 uniquely integrates security and privacy controls into unified framework, recognizing that security and privacy are complementary disciplines. Privacy controls address data minimization, consent and authorization, transparency and notice, data quality and integrity, security and data protection, and accountability and compliance. Integrated approach ensures organizations protect both confidentiality/integrity/availability (security) and individual privacy rights, meeting both security regulations (like FISMA) and privacy laws (like Privacy Act, E-Government Act). This integration is increasingly important as privacy regulations proliferate globally.
5. Alignment with International Standards
NIST 800-53 aligns with international security standards and frameworks including:
- ISO 27001/27002: Significant overlap enabling organizations to pursue both NIST and ISO compliance
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework: CSF categories and subcategories map to 800-53 controls
- CIS Controls: Center for Internet Security Controls align with 800-53
- COBIT: Governance framework integrates with 800-53 control implementation
Organizations implementing 800-53 can leverage those efforts for multi-framework compliance, reducing duplication and enabling efficient global compliance programs.
6. Supply Chain Security
NIST 800-53 Revision 5 significantly enhanced supply chain security guidance, addressing one of today's most critical threat vectors. Supply chain controls (SR family) address supplier risk assessment, system development life cycle, authenticity and provenance, tamper resistance and detection, and criticality analysis. With high-profile supply chain attacks like SolarWinds demonstrating catastrophic impact, 800-53's supply chain controls are essential for modern security programs. Federal agencies and contractors face particular supply chain risks making these controls critical.
7. Continuous Monitoring and Assessment
NIST 800-53 emphasizes continuous monitoring rather than point-in-time compliance. Organizations implement ongoing control assessment, continuous monitoring programs, security status reporting, and risk score calculation based on control effectiveness. NIST 800-53A provides detailed assessment procedures for evaluating controls. Continuous monitoring approach enables organizations to maintain compliance over time, detect control failures quickly, respond to emerging threats, and demonstrate ongoing security posture to stakeholders and regulators. This represents evolution from traditional "assess and authorize" to dynamic authorization models.
8. Career and Market Advantages
NIST 800-53 expertise and compliance provide significant advantages. Organizations gain access to federal contracts and procurement opportunities, FedRAMP authorization enabling cloud service sales to government, credibility with commercial customers seeking rigorous security, competitive differentiation in procurement, and reduced cyber insurance premiums. Professionals gain valuable skills in federal compliance, risk management, security controls implementation, and audit and assessment. NIST 800-53 experience is highly valued in government contracting, cloud services, critical infrastructure, and cybersecurity fields.
Our NIST 800-53 Compliance Services
Glocert International provides comprehensive NIST 800-53 assessment and implementation services for federal systems, contractors, and organizations adopting federal-grade security practices.
NIST 800-53 Gap Assessment
We assess your current security and privacy controls against applicable NIST 800-53 Revision 5 control baselines. Our assessment identifies gaps, evaluates control effectiveness, and provides detailed findings with prioritized remediation recommendations aligned to your target impact level.
Security Control Assessment (800-53A)
We conduct formal security control assessments using NIST 800-53A assessment procedures. Our assessors test controls through examination of documentation, interviewing of personnel, and testing of technical implementations to determine control effectiveness and identify deficiencies.
RMF Implementation Support
We guide organizations through the Risk Management Framework (NIST 800-37) process including system categorization, control selection and tailoring, implementation documentation, security assessment planning, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) development, and Authority to Operate (ATO) package preparation.
FedRAMP Readiness Assessment
For cloud service providers pursuing FedRAMP authorization, we provide readiness assessments against FedRAMP baselines (Low, Moderate, High). We evaluate your readiness for Third Party Assessment Organization (3PAO) audit and identify gaps requiring remediation before formal FedRAMP assessment.
System Security Plan (SSP) Development
We develop comprehensive System Security Plans documenting how your organization implements required 800-53 controls. SSPs include system characterization, control implementation statements, responsibility assignments, and assessment procedures aligned with federal requirements and FedRAMP templates.
Continuous Monitoring Program
We help establish continuous monitoring programs meeting federal requirements for ongoing control assessment, security status reporting, risk scoring and dashboards, and annual assessment cycles. Our support includes selecting monitoring tools, defining metrics, and establishing reporting processes.
Training and Knowledge Transfer
We provide training programs for security teams, system owners, and stakeholders on NIST 800-53 controls, Risk Management Framework, control assessment procedures, documentation requirements, and continuous monitoring. Training builds organizational capability for self-assessment and ongoing compliance.
NIST 800-53 Revision 5 - 20 Control Families
NIST 800-53 organizes controls into 20 families addressing comprehensive security and privacy domains:
| Family | Identifier | Focus Area |
|---|---|---|
| Access Control | AC | Managing access to systems and data based on authorized permissions |
| Awareness and Training | AT | Security and privacy awareness, training, and role-based training |
| Audit and Accountability | AU | Logging, monitoring, and audit record management |
| Assessment, Authorization, and Monitoring | CA | Security assessments, continuous monitoring, and authorization |
| Configuration Management | CM | Baseline configurations, change control, and security configurations |
| Contingency Planning | CP | Business continuity, disaster recovery, and backup |
| Identification and Authentication | IA | Identity verification, authentication mechanisms, and credential management |
| Incident Response | IR | Security incident handling, response, and reporting |
| Maintenance | MA | System maintenance, tools, and maintenance personnel |
| Media Protection | MP | Protecting, transporting, and sanitizing media |
| Physical and Environmental Protection | PE | Physical access controls, environmental controls, and monitoring |
| Planning | PL | Security and privacy planning, rules of behavior, and architecture |
| Program Management | PM | Organization-wide information security and privacy programs |
| Personnel Security | PS | Background screening, access agreements, and termination procedures |
| Personally Identifiable Information Processing and Transparency | PT | Privacy controls for consent, notice, and data minimization |
| Risk Assessment | RA | Vulnerability scanning, threat analysis, and risk assessment |
| System and Services Acquisition | SA | Secure development lifecycle and acquisition processes |
| System and Communications Protection | SC | Boundary protection, cryptography, and communications security |
| System and Information Integrity | SI | Flaw remediation, malware protection, and system monitoring |
| Supply Chain Risk Management | SR | Supply chain security, supplier assessment, and provenance |
NIST 800-53 Security Control Baselines
NIST 800-53B defines three security control baselines corresponding to system impact levels determined through FIPS 199 categorization:
Low-Impact Baseline
For systems where loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability would have limited adverse effect on organizational operations, assets, or individuals.
Controls: Approximately 125 baseline controls providing foundational security. Suitable for systems with publicly releasable information and limited impact from breaches.
Moderate-Impact Baseline
For systems where loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability would have serious adverse effect on organizational operations, assets, or individuals.
Controls: Approximately 325 baseline controls including all Low baseline controls plus additional safeguards. Most federal systems fall into Moderate category. FedRAMP Moderate is the most common cloud authorization level.
High-Impact Baseline
For systems where loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability would have severe or catastrophic adverse effect on organizational operations, assets, or individuals.
Controls: Approximately 421 baseline controls including all Moderate baseline controls plus stringent additional safeguards. Required for national security systems, law enforcement systems, financial systems, and systems containing highly sensitive information.
Privacy Control Baseline
Separate baseline of privacy controls applied to systems processing personally identifiable information (PII), regardless of security impact level.
Controls: Privacy-specific controls from PT (PII Processing and Transparency) family plus privacy-related controls from other families. Applied in addition to security baselines.
Control Tailoring
Organizations tailor baseline controls through:
- Scoping: Identify and document controls not applicable to specific system
- Compensating Controls: Implement alternative controls achieving equivalent protection
- Assigning Values: Define organization-specific values for control parameters
- Supplementing: Add controls beyond baseline for higher risk environments
Benefits of NIST 800-53 Compliance:
Federal Market Access
Enables federal contracts, FedRAMP authorization, and access to government procurement opportunities worth billions annually.
Comprehensive Security
Provides federal-grade security and privacy controls addressing all domains with unmatched depth and rigor.
Regulatory Compliance
Meets FISMA requirements and aligns with multiple federal and commercial security standards and frameworks.
Competitive Advantage
Demonstrates commitment to rigorous security practices, differentiating your organization in competitive markets.
NIST 800-53 Services Pricing
Our NIST 800-53 services pricing is transparent and based on your system complexity, baseline level, and service needs. We offer competitive rates with no hidden fees.
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- System categorization and impact level determination
- Baseline control selection and tailoring
- Comprehensive gap assessment against applicable baseline
- Document and policy review
- Technical control testing
- Stakeholder interviews
- Control effectiveness evaluation per 800-53A
- Detailed assessment findings and recommendations
- Security Assessment Report (SAR)
- Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)
- System Security Plan (SSP) review or development support
- ATO package preparation assistance
- Executive presentation and consultation
Note: NIST 800-53 assessment pricing varies based on system impact level (Low, Moderate, High), number of controls in applicable baseline, system complexity and number of components, whether assessment is initial or annual, scope (full system or specific components), FedRAMP vs. FISMA requirements, and whether SSP development support is needed. Contact us for a detailed, no-obligation quote tailored to your specific requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Find answers to common questions about NIST 800-53:
NIST Special Publication 800-53 is the comprehensive catalog of security and privacy controls for federal information systems and organizations. Current version is Revision 5 (September 2020) containing over 1,000 controls organized into 20 families. Who must comply: Federal civilian agencies (under FISMA), federal contractors processing federal information, cloud service providers seeking FedRAMP authorization, defense contractors (often via NIST 800-171 which derives from 800-53), and state/local governments adopting 800-53 as their standard. Commercial organizations also adopt 800-53 voluntarily as comprehensive security framework. For federal agencies and contractors, compliance is legally required. For FedRAMP, 800-53 controls form the basis of all authorization levels (Low, Moderate, High). Organizations serving federal customers or handling federal data typically must demonstrate 800-53 compliance to win contracts and maintain authorization to operate federal systems.
Both are NIST security standards but serve different purposes: NIST 800-53: Comprehensive catalog of 1,000+ controls for federal systems. Applies to federal agencies and systems operated on behalf of government. Three impact levels (Low, Moderate, High) with corresponding baselines. Mandatory for FISMA and FedRAMP compliance. NIST 800-171: Subset of 110 controls derived from 800-53 Moderate baseline. Specifically for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in nonfederal (contractor) systems. Applies to defense contractors and other contractors handling CUI. Less comprehensive but still rigorous. Relationship: 800-171 requirements are subset of 800-53 requirements. Organizations compliant with 800-53 Moderate baseline typically meet or exceed 800-171. Defense contractors often implement 800-171 while federal systems implement full 800-53. Organizations can start with 800-171 and expand to 800-53 for federal system compliance.
NIST 800-53 defines three baselines based on system impact level: Low Baseline (~125 controls): For systems where loss would have limited adverse effect. Rare in federal government. Examples: public information systems. Moderate Baseline (~325 controls): For systems where loss would have serious adverse effect. Most common federal baseline. Required for FedRAMP Moderate. Examples: business applications, email systems, most federal IT. High Baseline (~421 controls): For systems where loss would have severe or catastrophic adverse effect. Required for FedRAMP High and sensitive systems. Examples: national security systems, law enforcement, financial systems, critical infrastructure. Determining Your Baseline: Conduct FIPS 199 categorization analyzing potential impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. System impact level is the high-water mark of the three. For FedRAMP, Cloud Service Providers often start with Moderate. Federal agencies categorize each system and apply corresponding baseline. Organizations can supplement baselines with additional controls based on specific threats.
FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program) is a government-wide program providing standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services. FedRAMP is built on NIST 800-53 controls. Key relationship: FedRAMP baselines are subsets of 800-53 baselines tailored for cloud. FedRAMP Low, Moderate, and High correspond to 800-53 impact levels. FedRAMP adds cloud-specific requirements and removes controls not applicable to cloud. FedRAMP Process: Cloud Service Provider implements 800-53 controls per FedRAMP baseline. Third Party Assessment Organization (3PAO) assesses controls using 800-53A. FedRAMP Program Management Office (PMO) reviews and grants Authorization to Operate (ATO). Federal agencies can leverage FedRAMP ATOs without separate assessments. FedRAMP Levels: Low (125+ controls), Moderate (325+ controls, most common), High (421+ controls). Without FedRAMP authorization, Cloud Service Providers cannot serve federal customers. NIST 800-53 compliance is foundation for FedRAMP.
Timeline varies significantly based on current security maturity and target baseline: Gap Assessment: 6-12 weeks for comprehensive assessment of existing controls against baseline. Remediation and Implementation: Low Baseline: 6-12 months, Moderate Baseline: 12-24 months, High Baseline: 18-36+ months. Factors affecting timeline: Starting security maturity level, selected baseline (Low, Moderate, High), system complexity and number of components, availability of resources and budget, organizational change management, documentation requirements (SSP, policies, procedures), and whether pursuing FedRAMP (adds additional time). FedRAMP Timeline: Readiness assessment: 3-6 months, remediation: 6-18 months, 3PAO assessment: 3-6 months, FedRAMP review: 3-6 months. Total FedRAMP timeline typically 18-36 months from start to authorization. Organizations should plan for phased implementation with quick wins, interim milestones, and continuous improvement. Glocert helps develop realistic roadmaps with parallel workstreams to optimize timeline.
The Risk Management Framework (RMF) defined in NIST 800-37 provides the process for implementing and managing 800-53 security and privacy controls. RMF Seven Steps: 1. Prepare: Essential activities at organization and system levels. 2. Categorize: Determine system impact level using FIPS 199. 3. Select: Choose baseline controls from 800-53 and tailor. 4. Implement: Deploy controls and document in System Security Plan. 5. Assess: Test control effectiveness using 800-53A procedures. 6. Authorize: Authorizing Official grants Authority to Operate (ATO) based on risk. 7. Monitor: Continuous monitoring of controls and security posture. Relationship: 800-53 provides the what (controls to implement), RMF provides the how (process for implementation). Organizations cannot properly implement 800-53 without following RMF. ATO depends on demonstrating RMF completion. FedRAMP adapts RMF for cloud with similar steps. Glocert provides RMF implementation support guiding organizations through all seven steps for successful authorization.
Continuous monitoring is ongoing assessment of security control effectiveness, changes to systems, and organizational risk. Required by NIST 800-137 and RMF Step 7 (Monitor). Why required: Systems and threats change constantly. Point-in-time compliance becomes obsolete quickly. ATOs now require continuous monitoring programs. FedRAMP mandates continuous monitoring with monthly deliverables. Enables dynamic authorization and informed risk decisions. Continuous Monitoring Components: Ongoing control assessments (subset of controls monthly/quarterly), vulnerability scanning (weekly for FedRAMP), security event log monitoring, configuration management tracking, incident tracking and reporting, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) management, security status reporting to authorizing officials, and annual control assessments. FedRAMP Continuous Monitoring: Monthly deliverables including scan results, POA&M updates, and incident reports. Annual assessments of all controls. Significant changes trigger reassessment. Failure to maintain continuous monitoring can result in ATO suspension. Organizations must budget for continuous monitoring as ongoing operational expense, not one-time project. Glocert helps establish sustainable continuous monitoring programs with appropriate tools, processes, and reporting.
Yes, NIST 800-53 aligns well with other security frameworks and can serve as foundation for multi-framework compliance: ISO 27001/27002: Significant overlap between 800-53 controls and ISO Annex A controls. Organizations can map between frameworks. NIST Cybersecurity Framework: CSF subcategories map directly to 800-53 controls. 800-53 provides implementation detail for CSF. CIS Controls: Center for Internet Security Controls align with 800-53. NIST 800-171: Subset of 800-53. Organizations compliant with 800-53 Moderate typically meet 800-171. State Regulations: Some states reference 800-53 or allow it to satisfy security requirements. Sector Standards: Financial, healthcare, and other sectors can leverage 800-53. Approach: Implement 800-53 as primary framework, map controls to other compliance obligations, leverage shared evidence and documentation, and conduct efficient multi-framework assessments. Organizations with 800-53 compliance have strong foundation for virtually any other security framework. Glocert provides framework mapping and integration services maximizing efficiency.
NIST 800-53 compliance requires comprehensive documentation: Core Documents: System Security Plan (SSP) - comprehensive document describing system and control implementation. Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) - for systems processing PII. Contingency Plan - business continuity and disaster recovery. Incident Response Plan - security incident handling procedures. Configuration Management Plan - baseline configurations and change control. Security Assessment Plan (SAP) - assessment methodology and procedures. Security Assessment Report (SAR) - assessment findings and control effectiveness. Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) - deficiency remediation plans. Supporting Documentation: Policies and procedures for each control family, system architecture and network diagrams, inventory of system components and data, risk assessment and risk register, vendor/supplier assessment documentation, training records, audit logs and monitoring reports, and authorization decision documents. FedRAMP Specifics: FedRAMP templates for SSP, SAP, SAR, POA&M. Continuous monitoring deliverables (monthly). Incident response documentation. Maintenance: Documents must be kept current with annual updates and updates for significant changes. Glocert provides documentation templates, development support, and review to ensure compliance with federal requirements.
Glocert International provides comprehensive NIST 800-53 services including: Gap assessments evaluating current controls against Low, Moderate, or High baselines; Control assessments using 800-53A procedures to evaluate effectiveness; RMF implementation guiding through all seven RMF steps; FedRAMP readiness preparing for 3PAO assessment; SSP development creating compliant System Security Plans; Continuous monitoring establishing ongoing assessment programs; and Training building organizational capability. Our team includes certified assessors with federal compliance expertise, experience with FISMA and FedRAMP, technical security assessment capabilities, and documentation development skills. We've supported federal agencies, cloud service providers, defense contractors, and commercial organizations. We understand federal compliance requirements, RMF authorization process, 3PAO and FedRAMP expectations, and practical implementation approaches. We serve as your partner in achieving and maintaining federal-grade security compliance.
Why Choose Glocert for NIST 800-53?
Federal Compliance Expertise
Glocert International specializes in federal security compliance, helping organizations navigate NIST 800-53, RMF, and FedRAMP requirements. Our team has deep expertise in NIST 800-53 Revision 5 and earlier versions, Risk Management Framework (NIST 800-37), FedRAMP authorization process and requirements, FISMA compliance, security control assessment (NIST 800-53A), federal system authorization, and continuous monitoring programs. We provide end-to-end support from initial gap assessment through ATO and ongoing compliance maintenance.
Experienced Assessment Team
Our assessors have extensive experience in federal compliance including work with federal civilian agencies, defense organizations, FedRAMP cloud service providers, and federal contractors. Our team understands federal authorizing official expectations, 3PAO assessment approaches, agency-specific requirements and interpretations, and practical implementation in resource-constrained environments. We've supported successful ATOs at Low, Moderate, and High impact levels across diverse system types and missions.
Comprehensive Service Portfolio
Glocert offers complete NIST 800-53 services including system categorization and baseline selection, comprehensive gap assessments, formal security control assessments per 800-53A, System Security Plan development and review, Security Assessment Report preparation, POA&M development and management, ATO package preparation, FedRAMP readiness assessments, continuous monitoring program design, RMF implementation guidance, and staff training on 800-53 and RMF. We also provide ISO 27001 certification, NIST 800-171 compliance, and penetration testing services enabling integrated federal compliance programs.
Practical, Mission-Focused Approach
We understand federal compliance must support mission delivery. Our approach emphasizes risk-based control implementation focused on threat reduction, practical solutions working within federal budget and resource constraints, efficient use of inherited controls from infrastructure and services, documentation meeting federal requirements without unnecessary complexity, and realistic timelines accounting for federal procurement and approval processes. We partner with you to achieve compliant security posture that protects mission-critical systems while enabling operational effectiveness. Our goal is sustainable compliance supporting long-term authorization maintenance.
Related Services
Federal organizations often need complementary services. Glocert International also provides NIST 800-171 compliance for CUI in contractor systems, ISO 27001 certification for international operations, penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, security architecture review, and supply chain risk assessments. We coordinate multiple engagements to leverage shared controls and documentation for comprehensive federal compliance efficiently meeting multiple requirements.
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