ATO Package Development under FISMA

Compliance-aligned ato package development meeting FISMA requirements

Overview

JaMaxwell produces complete Authority to Operate packages for federal information systems. Deliverables include System Security Plans, Security Assessment Reports, Plans of Action and Milestones, configuration management plans, contingency plans, incident response plans, and all supporting artifacts required by NIST SP 800-37 and agency-specific guidance. We support initial ATOs, ATO renewals, and significant change requests.

FISMA Requirements

FISMA (Federal Information Security Modernization Act) requires federal agencies to implement information security programs based on NIST standards and guidelines. Agencies must categorize systems using FIPS 199, select controls from NIST SP 800-53, implement and assess those controls, authorize systems to operate, and continuously monitor security posture. JaMaxwell supports all phases of the FISMA lifecycle: system categorization, control selection and implementation, security assessment, ATO package preparation, and continuous monitoring with automated scanning and reporting.

Why JaMaxwell

  • SBA-certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
  • Primary NAICS: 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services)
  • Security-cleared staff with active federal engagements
  • Headquartered in Fairfax, VA, 20 miles from the Pentagon
  • Demonstrated FISMA assessment and implementation capability

Technologies

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