Modernizing the ATO Process: Cut Red Tape and Secure the Mission
Cutting Red Tape, Securing the Mission: Why Faster ATOs Matter Featured in PSC Contractor Magazine – Fall 2025By Gaurav “GP” Pal, CEO and Founder, stackArmor, a Tyto Athene Company Federal agencies and contractors dedicate millions of hours each year navigating the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authority to Operate (ATO) process—essential for security, but often […]
How to do FedRAMP the Wrong Way
How to do FedRAMP the Wrong Way A lovingly sarcastic field guide to burning time, money, and morale Let’s start with the myth that refuses to die: FedRAMP ATOs take 18–24 months and cost $3–5M. If you follow the classic FedRAMP advisory playbook, sure. You’ll spend months on a gap assessment, commission a reference architecture […]