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Get FedRAMP Authorized in 90 Days

Achieve FedRAMP authorization across 3 impact levels (Low: 125 controls, Moderate: 325 controls, High: 421 controls). Navigate the ATO process efficiently. Starting at $15,995. Unlock federal market opportunities.

Federal market access
90-day ATO timeline
🔒No credit card required

Why choose us for FedRAMP

Traditional compliance is expensive, slow, and painful. We fix that.

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Federal Market Access

Traditional vendors: 12-18 month timeline
LowerPlane: 90 days to ATO

FedRAMP opens doors to $50B+ federal cloud market. We help you get authorized fast.

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Streamlined ATO Process

Traditional vendors: Complex, overwhelming process
LowerPlane: Clear roadmap

Navigate JAB or Agency sponsorship with expert guidance. Every step documented and tracked.

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High Security Standards

Traditional vendors: Generic security
LowerPlane: FedRAMP-grade

NIST 800-53 controls implementation. Continuous monitoring built in. 3PAO-ready documentation.

What is FedRAMP Compliance?

FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program) is a government-wide program that provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud services.

Required for cloud service providers serving federal agencies, FedRAMP ensures cloud products meet rigorous security standards based on NIST 800-53 controls across three impact levels.

Read complete guide to FedRAMP

Three Impact Levels

Low
Low Impact (125 controls)
Information not critical to agency mission
Mod
Moderate Impact (325 controls)Required
Most federal data (80% of systems)
High
High Impact (421 controls)
Law enforcement, emergency services, financial systems

FedRAMP Requirements Checklist

NIST 800-53 controls + FedRAMP-specific requirements. Rigorous security and compliance standards.

NIST 800-53 Controls

Access control (AC family)
Audit and accountability (AU family)
Security assessment (CA family)
Configuration management (CM family)
Contingency planning (CP family)
Identification & authentication (IA family)
Incident response (IR family)
System and services acquisition (SA family)

FedRAMP-Specific Requirements

System Security Plan (SSP)
Security Assessment Report (SAR)
Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M)
Continuous monitoring plan
3PAO assessment & testing
FedRAMP PMO review
JAB or Agency authorization
Monthly continuous monitoring reports

How LowerPlane Gets You FedRAMP Authorized

Our proven 12-week process for FedRAMP Moderate. Faster for Low impact.

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Weeks 1-3: Assessment & Documentation

Free 30-minute assessment to determine readiness. Prepare System Security Plan and initial documentation.

  • Impact level determination
  • Gap analysis across NIST 800-53 controls
  • System Security Plan (SSP) creation
  • Select 3PAO and schedule assessment
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Weeks 4-8: Control Implementation

Implement required controls across all NIST 800-53 families. Automated evidence collection.

  • Deploy access control & encryption
  • Implement continuous monitoring
  • Configure audit logging across all systems
  • Document incident response procedures
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Weeks 9-10: 3PAO Assessment

Third-party assessment organization conducts security assessment and testing.

  • Security control testing
  • Vulnerability scanning & penetration testing
  • Evidence validation
  • Security Assessment Report (SAR) generation
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Weeks 11-12: Authorization

Submit authorization package to FedRAMP PMO. Receive JAB or Agency ATO.

  • Authorization package submission
  • FedRAMP PMO review
  • Address any findings or questions
  • Receive Authority to Operate (ATO) 🎉

Companies We've Helped Get FedRAMP Authorized

50+ cloud service providers authorized. $500M+ in federal contracts unlocked. 90-day average timeline.

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We got FedRAMP Moderate ATO in 92 days with LowerPlane. That opened up $10M in federal opportunities for our SaaS platform.

Marcus J., CEO
CEO, Cloud Infrastructure Platform
Result: $10M in federal contracts within 6 months of ATO

LowerPlane's automated evidence collection and continuous monitoring made FedRAMP manageable. Worth every penny.

Priya S., CTO
CTO, Cybersecurity SaaS
Result: FedRAMP Low ATO in 60 days, 3 agency customers
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The 3PAO coordination and FedRAMP PMO navigation were game-changers. We didn't know what we didn't know.

Alex C., VP Security
VP Security, Collaboration Software
Result: Passed 3PAO assessment with zero critical findings

LowerPlane vs Competitors

Honest comparison. Same ATO. Different timeline and cost.

FeatureLowerPlaneCoalfireA-LIGNSchellman
Starting Price (Moderate)$29,995/yr$75,000+$65,000+$70,000+
Average Timeline90 days12-18 months12-18 months12-18 months
Automated Evidence✅ Yes⚠️ Partial⚠️ Partial⚠️ Partial
Continuous MonitoringBuilt-inSeparate serviceSeparate serviceSeparate service
Dedicated Advisor✅ All plans✅ Yes✅ Yes✅ Yes
3PAO ServicesPartner networkIn-house 3PAOIn-house 3PAOIn-house 3PAO

FedRAMP Resources

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