Government and Public Sector
Public sector organizations operate under unique constraints. Sensitive citizen data, mission critical operations, strict procurement rules, and constant scrutiny from auditors and adversaries alike. We help agencies build defenses aligned with FedRAMP, FISMA, regional public sector frameworks, and the actual threat picture against government targets.
Sector specific challenges
FedRAMP and FISMA readiness
Federal compliance is dense and document heavy. We build the SSP, POA&M and continuous monitoring evidence in a way that satisfies auditors without burying the security team in paperwork.
Defense against nation state actors
Public sector entities are routinely targeted by APT groups with stable funding and patience. Standard tooling alone does not detect them. Threat hunting, deception, and proactive intel are part of the baseline, not a luxury.
Long procurement and slow change windows
Security improvements compete with rigid procurement cycles and change freeze periods. We sequence work so quick wins ship inside available windows while longer initiatives align with budget cycles.
Our approach
We start with a compliance readiness assessment mapped against the relevant framework (FedRAMP Moderate or High, FISMA, NIST 800-53), then sequence a roadmap that interleaves audit deliverables with practical security improvements. Continuous monitoring, an IR retainer with cleared personnel where applicable, and proactive threat hunting form the operational layer.
Recommended services
ISO 27001 Compliance
Certification for the global gold standard in infosec.
→SOC 2 Readiness
Prepare for SOC 2 Type I and Type II without the chaos.
→Security Audit and Risk Assessment
An honest picture of where your defenses really stand.
→Continuous Threat Exposure Management
Always on exposure scoping, validation, and prioritization.
→AI Powered Threat Hunting
Hypothesis driven hunts augmented by ML detection and LLM triage.
→Ransomware Readiness
Validated readiness against modern ransomware operators.
→Incident Response Retainer
Pre arranged IR capacity for when an incident actually hits.
→Standards and regulators
Frequently asked questions
How long does FedRAMP Moderate authorization take?
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Realistically twelve to eighteen months from project start to ATO for a mid sized SaaS, depending on starting maturity. We accelerate the path by reusing existing controls and automating evidence collection from the start.
Do you support state and local government too?
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Yes. Many states adopt NIST 800-53 or their own derivative framework with similar control families. We adapt the engagement to the specific jurisdiction.