RMF/NIST 800-53 Automation
BetaAutomated Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation and NIST 800-53 control assessment.
Overview
Our RMF/NIST 800-53 Automation solution streamlines the Risk Management Framework process by automating control assessment, evidence collection, and continuous monitoring. Built on AWS Config, Security Hub, and custom automation, we reduce the time and effort required to achieve and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO).
RMF Process Automation
📋 Step 1: Categorize
Automated system categorization based on FIPS 199 impact levels using asset tagging and metadata.
🔍 Step 2: Select
Control baseline selection with tailoring recommendations based on system characteristics.
⚙️ Step 3: Implement
Infrastructure-as-Code templates with pre-configured NIST 800-53 controls.
✅ Step 4: Assess
Automated control assessment using AWS Config rules and custom Lambda functions.
🔐 Step 5: Authorize
ATO package generation with System Security Plan (SSP), SAR, and POA&M documentation.
📊 Step 6: Monitor
Continuous monitoring with real-time compliance dashboards and automated reporting.
NIST 800-53 Control Families
Automated assessment and monitoring for all 20 control families:
AT - Awareness & Training
AU - Audit & Accountability
CA - Assessment & Authorization
CM - Configuration Management
CP - Contingency Planning
IA - Identification & Authentication
MA - Maintenance
MP - Media Protection
PE - Physical & Environmental
PL - Planning
PM - Program Management
PS - Personnel Security
RA - Risk Assessment
SA - System & Services Acquisition
SC - System & Communications Protection
SI - System & Information Integrity
SR - Supply Chain Risk Management
Key Features
- Control Mapping: Automated mapping of AWS/Azure services to NIST 800-53 controls
- Evidence Collection: Continuous collection of compliance evidence from cloud services
- Assessment Automation: Automated control testing with pass/fail determination
- POA&M Management: Track and manage Plans of Action & Milestones
- SSP Generation: Auto-generate System Security Plan documentation
- Continuous Monitoring: Real-time compliance status with alerting
- Reporting: Automated generation of SAR, POA&M, and compliance reports
Architecture
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ RMF Automation Platform │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
│ │ │
▼ ▼ ▼
┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐
│ AWS Config │ │ Security Hub │ │ CloudTrail │
│ (Controls) │ │ (Findings) │ │ (Audit) │
└──────────────┘ └──────────────┘ └──────────────┘
│ │ │
└────────────────────┴────────────────────┘
│
▼
┌──────────────────┐
│ Lambda │
│ (Assessment) │
└──────────────────┘
│
▼
┌──────────────────┐
│ DynamoDB │
│ (Evidence) │
└──────────────────┘
│
▼
┌──────────────────┐
│ QuickSight │
│ (Dashboard) │
└──────────────────┘
Benefits
- Faster ATO: Reduce ATO timeline from 12-18 months to 6-9 months
- Cost Savings: 60-70% reduction in manual assessment effort
- Continuous Compliance: Real-time visibility into control effectiveness
- Audit Readiness: Always prepared with organized evidence and documentation
- Risk Reduction: Proactive identification and remediation of compliance gaps
- Scalability: Support multiple systems and environments from single platform
Supported Baselines
NIST 800-53 Rev 5
Low, Moderate, and High baselines with privacy controls
NIST 800-171
Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
FedRAMP Baselines
Low, Moderate, and High impact level requirements
DoD Cloud SRG
IL2, IL4, IL5, and IL6 security requirements
Ready to Automate Your RMF Process?
Contact us to discuss implementing RMF automation in your environment.