Why FedRAMP is different
FedRAMP is not a checkbox compliance — it is a multi-year, seven-figure investment to enter a market most SaaS companies will never sell into. Done right, it unlocks a federal customer base your commercial competitors cannot legally serve. Done wrong, it consumes a year of engineering for nothing.
We will tell you honestly whether FedRAMP is worth it for your business before you commit budget.
Impact levels
| Level | Controls | Typical timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Low | ~125 | 9–12 months |
| Moderate | ~325 | 12–18 months |
| High | ~425 | 18–24 months |
Authorization pathways
- Agency ATO — single sponsoring agency. Fastest if you already have a federal customer in hand.
- JAB P-ATO — Joint Authorization Board. Highest ceiling, longest line.
- FedRAMP Tailored — Low-Impact SaaS only. Reduced control set.
- StateRAMP — adjacent program for state & local government. We cross-walk.
Our FedRAMP engagement
- Readiness assessment and gap report against your target impact level.
- Sponsor strategy — agency outreach or JAB pursuit.
- SSP authoring (300+ controls, 1,000+ pages typical).
- 3PAO selection and assessment coordination.
- Continuous monitoring program post-ATO.
FedRAMP is a marathon.
Most engagements that fail, fail in the first three months — usually because the wrong pathway was chosen. Start with a strategy call.