Navigating CMMC and FedRAMP Together: From Assessment-Ready to Authorized | July 22nd

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Federal Assessments

FedRAMP® Assessment

As the #1 Service Provider for FedRAMP 3PAO Assessments, we perform testing to allow government agencies or the Joint Authorization Board, the information needed to make an authorization (ATO) decision to utilize a CSP.

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What is FedRAMP?

FedRAMP is a program that enables cloud services providers (CSPs) to meet the security requirements embedded with FISMA and the NIST publications so that an agency may outsource with the confidence that its cloud provider partner is meeting those requirements.

What to expect for your FedRAMP Assessment

We begin each project with your end goals in mind and to provide preparation for future key project activities. Effective communication and timely coordination of project planning activities are central to our methodology with our clients.

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FedRAMP Ready

Core CSP Activities
Submit documentation and evidence key controls

Schellman 3PAO Activities
Schellman conducts an independent readiness assessment and issues a formal Readiness Assessment Report (RAR) per the FedRAMP Ready program guidelines.

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Documentation

Core CSP Activities
Develop and submit core security program documentation including the System Security Plan (SSP) and related policies and procedures to the Agency or JAB.

Schellman 3PAO Activities
Schellman performs readiness review of the SSP and supporting documentation.

While client is finalizing its SSP, Schellman begins to collaborative draft the security assessment plan.

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Testing

Core CSP Activities
Stage 1: Review and approve SAP prior to submission to the Agency or JAB

Stage 2: Assist Schellman by providing any required documentation and testing evidence. Document any Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) generated from the assessment.

Schellman 3PAO Activities
Stage 1: Draft and submit the SAP to the Agency or JAB for approval.

Stage 2: Conduct testing of all in-scope controls, complete detailed control finding matrices, and issue SAR.

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Finalization

Core CSP Activities
Submit security assessment package.

Schellman 3PAO Activities
Provide clarification to the Agency or JAB and/or client as required to complete the authorization process.

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Maintenance

Core CSP Activities
Conduct annual continuous monitoring activities as specified in the FedRAMP Annual Assessment Guidance.

Schellman 3PAO Activities
Conduct annual assessment of core controls as well as 1/3 of the remaining NIST control set along with review of POA&Ms and remediation. Conduct annual penetration testing and oversee scanning activities as required.
 Schellman operates as an assessment-only provider that supports 95+ frameworks, including but not limited to: 
  • FedRAMP (Rev5 and 20x)
  • CMMC
  • GovRAMP
  • NIST/FISMA
  • NIST SSDF / Software Security Assessments
  • NIST CSF Assessments
  • Other Federal Compliance (CJIS, ITAR, ARC-AMPE, etc.)
  • Penetration Testing
  • SOC 1, 2, and 3 Examinations
  • PCI
  • ISO 27001 (including ISO 27018/19 and 27701)
  • ISO 42001
  • ISO 22301
  • ISO 20000
  • ISO 9001
  • International Sovereign Compliance (IRAP, C5, MTCS, TISAX, ENS)
  • HITRUST
  • HIPAA
  • Privacy (GDPR, EuroPrivacy, CCPA, etc.)
  • Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) STAR (Attestation and Certification)

Our Suite of Services

Schellman is the leading FedRAMP Independent Assessor on the Marketplace, with more assessments completed than any other assessor. Our Federal Practice brings deep expertise across FedRAMP Rev5 and 20x frameworks, helping cloud service providers navigate the process efficiently.

Beyond FedRAMP, our team supports agencies and CSPs across the full compliance lifecycle across 95+ frameworks, including DoD IL4/5/6 assessments, CJIS, ITAR, CMMC, SOC 2, and ISO 27001, giving clients a single trusted partner as they scale across federal and commercial markets. We combine assessor experience with practical, business-minded guidance, so clients move through the process with fewer surprises and faster time to ATO.

 Schellman operates as an assessment-only provider that supports 95+ frameworks, including but not limited to: 
  • FedRAMP (Rev5 and 20x)
  • CMMC
  • GovRAMP
  • NIST/FISMA
  • NIST SSDF / Software Security Assessments
  • NIST CSF Assessments
  • Other Federal Compliance (CJIS, ITAR, ARC-AMPE, etc.)
  • Penetration Testing
  • SOC 1, 2, and 3 Examinations
  • PCI
  • ISO 27001 (including ISO 27018/19 and 27701)
  • ISO 42001
  • ISO 22301
  • ISO 20000
  • ISO 9001
  • International Sovereign Compliance (IRAP, C5, MTCS, TISAX, ENS)
  • HITRUST
  • HIPAA
  • Privacy (GDPR, EuroPrivacy, CCPA, etc.)
  • Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) STAR (Attestation and Certification)
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Matt Hungate

Matt Hungate is a Principal with Schellman based in Richmond, VA. Matt specializes in Federal Assessments at Schellman, including compliance with standards such as FedRAMP, NIST, ITAR, and CJIS.

Email: fedramp@schellman.com
Address: 4010 W Boy Scout Blvd Suite 600, Tampa, FL 33607

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Our Commitment to Impartiality

Schellman complies with ISO/IEC 17020:2012 and is governed by the American Association of Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) which accredits FedRAMP 3rd Party Assessment Organizations (3PAOs).

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