Do you need an advisory firm if you use Paramify? Learn how we can work with your advisor to help you meet goals like CMMC, FedRAMP, FISMA the most efficient way possible.
When you need to achieve CMMC certification to comply with DoD contract requirements and protect valuable contracts. Learn key timelines and how to streamline your certification process.
See expected CMMC certification costs by level including documentation, remediation, and assessment so you can meet DFARS 252.204-7012 requirements and secure your contracts. Get expense breakdowns, tips to save.
A step-by-step guide for businesses handling FCI or CUI to achieve CMMC certification fast. Avoid common mistakes to get CMMC Level 1, 2, or 3 faster and move through assessments efficiently.
Learn what FedRAMP equivalent is and the pros and cons of choosing it over FedRAMP authorization. Read on to find out which is best for your CSP's goals.
Risk management, exemplified by the Death Star's overlooked vulnerability in Star Wars, emphasizes understanding and addressing even the smallest risks. Effective risk management combines both broad qualitative assessments and detailed quantitative evaluations.
Effective organizational security needs company-wide adoption. Key strategies include designating Security Champions, supporting risk solution owners, and maintaining an inventory of risk solutions, improving them over time for robust protection.
As the digital landscape evolves, robust security protocols are crucial for protecting data and system integrity. The U.S. FedRAMP program plays a key role. Periodic FedRAMP revisions ensure ongoing relevance, adapting to emerging security needs.
The POAM (Plan of Actions and Milestones) is vital for risk management and cybersecurity. It's a strategic roadmap for identifying, tracking, and resolving vulnerabilities and non-compliance, ensuring organizations maintain security and compliance.
Updating FedRAMP packages based on the intricate maze of NIST 800-53 Rev 5 changes could be a formidable task for many organizations. However, adopting Risk Solutions on an efficient platform like Paramify can simplify this journey, facilitating compliance with the new standards and offering a smoother passage through the revision's complexities.
FedRAMP Rev 5, particularly the update to SI-4 (18), emphasizes data exfiltration monitoring, focusing on covert channels like steganography. Kenny and Christian explore steganography's significance within the latest FedRAMP guidelines, reflecting th
In the world of business and information technology, the acronym GRC is frequently thrown around, but what does it truly entail? Breaking down GRC into all three components helps us understand its significance and how they collectively help businesses thrive.
Are you a small to medium-sized company looking to get StateRAMP, TX-RAMP, or FedRAMP authorized but you don’t have a lot of expertise in cybersecurity? Paramify can help you achieve authorization with unrivaled ease and affordability.
"Show me the incentive and I will show you the outcome" - Charlie Munger's words ring true in today's digital age where data sharing between companies is commonplace. Companies want to signal to other companies their organization has achieved a certain measure of security and compliance. This article shows what to look out for in your company to make sure priorities are in the right place in protecting data, and not just about passing an audit.
The Open Security Controls Assessment Language (OSCAL) promises a streamlined, efficient, and consistent approach to managing cybersecurity frameworks. While it offers clear advantages, how does it perform in real-world scenarios? And what can be done to address its limitations? Let's explore.
Are you grappling with the challenges of managing multiple FedRAMP packages with their cumbersome SSP documents? Paramify has a proven track record of helping organizations like yours overcome these challenges. Learn how we supported Palo Alto Networks to consolidate their multiple packages into a unified solution, unlocking remarkable gains in efficiency and budget. Evaluate whether Paramify is the right partner to help you achieve similar results.
Aumni faced challenges efficiently handling security questionnaires from potential customers. With Paramify's security questionnaire automation, they not only streamlined their responses but also accelerated new customer acquisitions at scale.
Risk Solutions is the backbone of Paramify technology to deliver accurate compliance documentation in hours or days. But what are they and how do you create them for your organization?
Are you looking to get StateRAMP or FedRAMP authorized but don’t know where to start? Paramify has a proven track record of helping organizations of all types. Learn how Paramify helped PopeTech get authorized on time and under budget to determine whether Paramify is the right partner for you.
Optimizing your security program doesn't have to be expensive or time-consuming. With Paramify, it begins with something as simple as a spreadsheet where you identify the people, places, and things that make up your environment. It ends with achieving your security goals quickly and cost-effectively with our Risk Solutions automation platform.
FedRAMP and StateRAMP implementers can be very costly ($250,000 - $750,000). Discover how Paramify complements Drata and Vanta's automated evidence collection capabilities to effectively manage auditor requests at a fraction of the cost of using FedRAMP implementers.
Paramify helped a software company maintain their FedRAMP High authorization by generating a complete and accurate ATO package in 3.5 hours. Learn how Paramify's proprietary Risk Solutions expedites and improves your documentation, whether you're just starting out or already have documentation created.
At its core, TX-RAMP offers two certification levels, guided by the rigorous NIST 800-53 standards: Level 1 for low-impact systems and Level 2 for those managing moderate to high-impact, sensitive data. TX-RAMP provides three certification routes, including a handy 18-month provisional status. However, wrestling with hundreds of intricate requirements to create the compliance documentation can be expensive and soul-sucking. Dive into our comprehensive guide below to navigate these complexities and ease your certification process.
Discover how Palo Alto Networks achieved a complete FedRAMP Authorization To Operate (ATO) package within a remarkably short timeframe - what takes most companies many months or even years was done in one month. Explore the role Paramify can play as your security partner, enabling complete and accurate compliance documents with unraveled speed and ease regardless of the maturity of your organization’s security program.
Save time and money by seamlessly transitioning from NIST 800-53 Rev 4 to Rev 5 with Paramify. Generate your FedRAMP deliverables, including the System Security Plan (SSP) in OSCAL and DOCX formats, with unrivaled ease.
As cyber threats continue to surge, regulatory bodies across the U.S. are introducing stringent standards to ensure data integrity and security. Two such programs, specifically tailored for cloud services, stand out: the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) and the Texas Risk and Authorization Management Program (TX-RAMP). Both are robust, but they cater to different jurisdictions and have nuanced distinctions. In this article, we'll compare the frameworks, and offer guidance to Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) trying to navigate this space.
Significant changes to FedRAMP and StateRAMP compliance regulations now mandate that organizations revoke a terminated employee's access to sensitive systems within just four hours. The new rule highlights the urgency of closing security loopholes and poses execution challenges, especially for organizations lacking integrated systems. However, technology like integrated Single Sign-On and Human Resources Information Systems can automate the process, aiding compliance.
