Digital Services
Achieving an Authority to Operate takes more than a checklist of NIST controls. It takes embedded security expertise, disciplined documentation, and a continuous monitoring posture that keeps pace with the mission. Three Wire supports the full RMF lifecycle from categorization through continuous monitoring for the VA, DoD, and federal agencies who can't afford anything less than a perfect landing.
Digital Services
Achieving an Authority to Operate takes more than a checklist of NIST controls. It takes embedded security expertise, disciplined documentation, and a continuous monitoring posture that keeps pace with the mission. Three Wire supports the full RMF lifecycle from categorization through continuous monitoring for the VA, DoD, and federal agencies who can't afford anything less than a perfect landing.
Achieving an ATO is rarely the finish line — it's the foundation for sustained, secure mission delivery.
System Categorization
(FIPS 199/200)
Define impact levels and security requirements aligned to mission risk.
Security Control Selection & Implementation
(NIST SP 800-53)
Tailor and implement controls across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises systems.
System Documentation & Package Development
Develop complete ATO packages including SSPs, SAPs, SARs, POA&Ms, and continuous monitoring strategies.
Security Assessment & Authorization Support
Coordinate with 3PAOs, SCA/V teams, and Authorizing Officials to streamline approval timelines.
Continuous Monitoring
Maintain ongoing compliance through automated monitoring, reporting, and remediation processes.
Three Wire embeds Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) and System Stewards directly alongside system owners and engineering teams — shifting security left in the system and software development lifecycle.
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Embedded ISSOs and System Stewards engage at program kickoff, working with stakeholders to build system boundaries and architecture diagrams and review COTS vendor security documentation for gaps. In parallel, we register the system in eMASS or ServiceNow CAM and develop the Rules of Behavior and common control strategy for inherited controls — so the system enters RMF with a clear boundary and a documented foundation.
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An in-depth information type analysis under FIPS 199 and NIST SP 800-60 determines the system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact rating. Results update the System Security Plan with AO-agreed impact levels, establishing the risk baseline for every decision that follows.
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We implement the appropriate NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 baseline, tailoring COTS products and applying overlays. A control traceability matrix confirms each control meets its CIA objective, common control inheritance is documented in eMASS, and the draft SSP goes to the AO for approval before implementation begins.
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ACAS is deployed to all endpoints alongside EDR agents; STIG hardening is tested in a secondary environment with drift tracked in POA&Ms. SIEM, MFA/ICAM, RBAC, and PAM are deployed and audited; FIPS 140-3 encryption is configured where required. For custom software, we run SBOM inventories, static/dynamic code analysis, and facilitate penetration testing where the baseline calls for it. Incident response, contingency, and backup/recovery procedures are built and tested in parallel, with a final scan and remediation pass before assessment.
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Three Wire schedules and leads the Security Control Assessment kickoff and rules of engagement, working alongside the SCA team through testing and system interviews. Gaps identified during assessment are addressed through POA&Ms with a security-conscious path to remediation.
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The authorization package is submitted in eMASS or ServiceNow CAM to the Authorizing Official for disposition. Our team attends AO meetings as needed and responds to inquiries promptly to keep the decision moving.
An ATO marks the start of sustained monitoring, not the end of our involvement. Monthly ACAS scans, monthly/quarterly POA&M updates, quarterly STIG benchmarks, and an ongoing continuous monitoring report keep risk posture current — with an annual control assessment submitted for AO/SCA review.
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“Proven methodologies to accelerate ATO timelines
Experience supporting FedRAMP-aligned and RMF-based authorizations
Integration with existing government systems and legacy platforms
Rapid remediation of findings and POA&M management
Ongoing ATO sustainment through continuous compliance and system updates ”
“ FedRAMP-aligned cloud environments
Secure integrations with platforms such as VBMS, AHLTA, and other federal systems
End-to-end cybersecurity practices — encryption, access control, audit readiness
Ability to adapt quickly to evolving federal security requirements and modernizations
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ARMY
U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM)
AIR FORCE
U.S. Air Force Military & Family Sustainment
VA
Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
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Proven Federal Experience
Supporting VA, DoD, and other agencies.
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Mission-Focused Delivery
Aligned to Veteran and service member outcomes.
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Agile & Adaptable
Systems that evolve with federal modernization efforts.
04
End-to-End Support
From system design through ATO and continuous monitoring.
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Trusted Partner
Ensuring security, compliance, and operational continuity.
PMP
CompTIA Security+
CISSP
AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Microsoft Certified
Azure Database Administrator
CIAM
A-CSPO
A-CSM
CSM
CSPO
GSA
GSA HACS
Army HR Solutions
ICSP IDIQ
DHA MQS2
VHA IHT
Achieving an ATO is rarely the finish line — it's the foundation for sustained, secure mission delivery. Let's talk about where your system stands in the RMF lifecycle.
