Public Sector

FISMA

FISMA

Federal Information Security Modernization Act

Federal framework requiring agencies and contractors to develop, document, and implement agency-wide information security programs.

Value Proposition: Why Choose AdVran for FISMA?

FISMA requires federal agencies and their contractors to implement comprehensive information security programs based on NIST standards. Compliance is measured through continuous diagnostics and annual reporting to Congress.

1. Security Program Development

We help develop and operate information security programs aligned to FISMA requirements and NIST guidance—including policies, procedures, and technical controls.

2. NIST 800-53 Control Implementation

FISMA relies on NIST 800-53 controls. We implement and operate these controls across federal contractor environments, tailored to system categorization (Low, Moderate, High).

3. Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM)

We support CDM capabilities—asset management, vulnerability management, configuration management, and privilege management—that satisfy FISMA’s continuous monitoring requirements.

4. Annual Reporting Support

We provide the evidence and metrics needed for FISMA annual reporting, including security posture dashboards and control effectiveness measurements.

Frequently asked questions

FISMA compliance

What is FISMA and who needs to comply? +

Federal framework requiring agencies and contractors to develop, document, and implement agency-wide information security programs.

How does AdVran help with FISMA compliance? +

AdVran provides end-to-end FISMA compliance management, including gap assessment, control implementation, continuous monitoring, evidence collection, and audit coordination. Our team handles the technical complexity so you can focus on your business.

How long does it take to achieve FISMA compliance? +

Timeline depends on your current security posture and the scope of required controls. Most organizations achieve initial compliance within 3-6 months with AdVran's guidance. We provide a detailed timeline during our initial assessment.

What happens if we fail a compliance audit? +

AdVran conducts pre-audit readiness assessments to identify and resolve gaps before the official audit. If issues are found during an audit, we provide immediate remediation support and work with auditors to address findings.