NIST SP 800-53 Monthly Readiness Support Services
Support Ongoing Readiness Activities for FISMA, FedRAMP, and Federal Security Frameworks
Who This Is For
• Federal Agencies & Government Contractors
Required to comply with FISMA and implement NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 controls for information systems.
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Required to comply with FISMA and implement NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 controls for information systems.
• FedRAMP Authorized CSPs or Candidates
Seeking to maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) through ongoing system security documentation and monitoring.
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Seeking to maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) through ongoing system security documentation and monitoring.
• Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs)
Supporting government clients or subcontractors with security program implementation and monitoring.
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Supporting government clients or subcontractors with security program implementation and monitoring.
• IT & Security Teams Managing Low, Moderate, or High Baseline Systems
Supporting continuous monitoring activities, documentation coordination, and RMF-related readiness workflows.
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Supporting continuous monitoring activities, documentation coordination, and RMF-related readiness workflows.
• vCISOs, Information System Owners, and Security Control Assessors (SCAs)
Supporting documentation coordination activities related to authorization packages, SSPs, POA&Ms, and audit records for federal environments.
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Supporting documentation coordination activities related to authorization packages, SSPs, POA&Ms, and audit records for federal environments.
• Organizations Aligning with CMMC, 800-171, or ISO Frameworks
Using NIST 800-53 as their internal security baseline and control structure.
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Using NIST 800-53 as their internal security baseline and control structure.
What’s Included
1. Monthly Control Review & Documentation Coordination
• Coordinate documentation activities related to baseline controls (Low, Moderate, High)
• Support evidence organization activities mapped to controls and control enhancements
2. SSP & POA&M Documentation Coordination
• Coordinate monthly documentation updates to System Security Plans and POA&M activities
• Support readiness tracking activities and documentation updates related to planned actions
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• Coordinate monthly documentation updates to System Security Plans and POA&M activities
• Support readiness tracking activities and documentation updates related to planned actions
3. Security Incident Documentation & Monitoring Coordination
• Support review of logged events, incidents, and responses
• Support documentation coordination activities related to AU, IR, and SI control family expectations
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• Support review of logged events, incidents, and responses
• Support documentation coordination activities related to AU, IR, and SI control family expectations
4. Continuous Monitoring Readiness Support
• Coordinate documentation activities related to monitoring status and readiness artifacts
• Support readiness preparation activities related to RMF Step 6 (Monitor)
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• Coordinate documentation activities related to monitoring status and readiness artifacts
• Support readiness preparation activities related to RMF Step 6 (Monitor)
5. Monthly Readiness Review Session
• 60-minute session with a NIST readiness advisor
• Walk through control-related documentation updates, system changes, and readiness tracking activities
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• 60-minute session with a NIST readiness advisor
• Walk through control-related documentation updates, system changes, and readiness tracking activities
6. Documentation Version Control & Audit Trail
• Coordinate documentation version updates for policies, plans, and implementation procedures
• Support for annual and quarterly updates tied to ATO renewal timelines
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• Coordinate documentation version updates for policies, plans, and implementation procedures
• Support for annual and quarterly updates tied to ATO renewal timelines
7. Platform Support (IntelComp Optional)
• Dashboard with task alerts, document repository, and readiness activity tracking
• Real-time visibility into control status, exceptions, and deadlines
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• Dashboard with task alerts, document repository, and readiness activity tracking
• Real-time visibility into control status, exceptions, and deadlines
Optional Add-On Services
• RMF Readiness Coordination Support (Prepare through Monitor)
• SSP Documentation Support and NIST SP 800-53 Mapping Activities
• FedRAMP Documentation Mapping and Package Readiness Activities
• Internal Readiness Walkthrough Activities & Preparation Support
• Integration with ISO 27001 or CMMC 2.0
PRICING
Pricing is customized based on system boundary complexity, baseline level (Low, Moderate, High), documentation maturity, readiness scope, and control family coverage.
| Tier | Coverage | Monthly Fee | Setup Fee |
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| Essentials | Low Baseline, Small Systems | Estimated Range | Discussed After Discovery |
| Standard | Moderate Baseline, Single-ATO Environments | Estimated Range | Discussed After Discovery |
| Enterprise | High Baseline / FedRAMP / Multi-ATO Environments | Custom Quote | Based on Scope |
Note: Final pricing depends on number of systems, control inheritance structure, readiness status, documentation maturity, and monitoring tools in place.
INDUSTRY BENCHMARKING
| Support Level | Monthly Fee (Avg.) | Setup Fee (Avg.) |
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| Low Baseline (FISMA) | $1,250 – $2,500 | $2,000 – $4,000 |
| Moderate Baseline (FedRAMP LI-SaaS) | $2,500 – $5,000 | $3,500 – $7,000 |
| High Baseline / FedRAMP Moderate+ | $6,000 – $12,000+ | $6,000 – $15,000+ |
