Content library

How to Transition to an OSCAL-Based Digital ATO Package Fast

Digital compliance is the future. Learn the simple way to transition to OSCAL-based documentation quickly with fewer errors.
Read post

How to Transition to NIST 800-53 Rev 5 Within Hours. Seriously.

Get your accurate NIST 800-53 Rev 5 SSP ASAP with Paramify
Read post

What is FedRAMP Moderate Equivalent and Do You Need It? ‍

Learn what FedRAMP equivalent is and the pros and cons of choosing it over FedRAMP authorization. Read on to find out which is best for your CSP's goals.
Read post

What Is Risk Management?

Risk management, exemplified by the Death Star's overlooked vulnerability in Star Wars, emphasizes understanding and addressing even the smallest risks. Effective risk management combines both broad qualitative assessments and detailed quantitative evaluations.
Read post

Why Security Measures Often Fail

Effective organizational security needs company-wide adoption. Key strategies include designating Security Champions, supporting risk solution owners, and maintaining an inventory of risk solutions, improving them over time for robust protection.
Read post

What Does it Take to Create a New FedRAMP Revision?

As the digital landscape evolves, robust security protocols are crucial for protecting data and system integrity. The U.S. FedRAMP program plays a key role. Periodic FedRAMP revisions ensure ongoing relevance, adapting to emerging security needs.
Read post

What are FedRAMP POA&Ms? Plan of Actions and Milestones Explained

The POAM (Plan of Actions and Milestones) is vital for risk management and cybersecurity. It's a strategic roadmap for identifying, tracking, and resolving vulnerabilities and non-compliance, ensuring organizations maintain security and compliance.
Read post

Unpacking the NIST 800-53 Rev 5 FedRAMP Update

Updating FedRAMP packages based on the intricate maze of NIST 800-53 Rev 5 changes could be a formidable task for many organizations. However, adopting Risk Solutions on an efficient platform like Paramify can simplify this journey, facilitating compliance with the new standards and offering a smoother passage through the revision's complexities.
Read post

Unpacking the FedRAMP Rev 5 SI-4 (18) Updates: Steganography and Covert Channels

FedRAMP Rev 5, particularly the update to SI-4 (18), emphasizes data exfiltration monitoring, focusing on covert channels like steganography. Kenny and Christian explore steganography's significance within the latest FedRAMP guidelines, reflecting th
Read post

Understanding GRC: Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance

In the world of business and information technology, the acronym GRC is frequently thrown around, but what does it truly entail? Breaking down GRC into all three components helps us understand its significance and how they collectively help businesses thrive.
Read post

Understanding the FedRAMP Rev 5 PS-4 Update: A 4-Hr Limit for Access Revocation

Significant changes to FedRAMP and StateRAMP compliance regulations now mandate that organizations revoke a terminated employee's access to sensitive systems within just four hours. The new rule highlights the urgency of closing security loopholes and poses execution challenges, especially for organizations lacking integrated systems. However, technology like integrated Single Sign-On and Human Resources Information Systems can automate the process, aiding compliance.
Read post

The Quick & Affordable Way to Get TX-RAMP or StateRAMP Certified: A Paramify Case Study

Are you a small to medium-sized company looking to get StateRAMP, TX-RAMP, or FedRAMP authorized but you don’t have a lot of expertise in cybersecurity? Paramify can help you achieve authorization with unrivaled ease and affordability.
Read post

The Top 5 Signals Your Company is Prioritizing Compliance Over Actual Security

"Show me the incentive and I will show you the outcome" - Charlie Munger's words ring true in today's digital age where data sharing between companies is commonplace. Companies want to signal to other companies their organization has achieved a certain measure of security and compliance. This article shows what to look out for in your company to make sure priorities are in the right place in protecting data, and not just about passing an audit.
Read post

The Benefits and Shortcomings of OSCAL

The Open Security Controls Assessment Language (OSCAL) promises a streamlined, efficient, and consistent approach to managing cybersecurity frameworks. While it offers clear advantages, how does it perform in real-world scenarios? And what can be done to address its limitations? Let's explore.
Read post

How to Consolidate Multiple Packages to Optimize FedRAMP Compliance

Are you grappling with the challenges of managing multiple FedRAMP packages with their cumbersome SSP documents? Paramify has a proven track record of helping organizations like yours overcome these challenges. Learn how we supported Palo Alto Networks to consolidate their multiple packages into a unified solution, unlocking remarkable gains in efficiency and budget. Evaluate whether Paramify is the right partner to help you achieve similar results.
Read post

Automate Security Questionnaires: Expedite Responses and Customer Deals

Aumni faced challenges efficiently handling security questionnaires from potential customers. With Paramify's security questionnaire automation, they not only streamlined their responses but also accelerated new customer acquisitions at scale.
Read post

The Easy Way to Know if FedRAMP or StateRAMP is Worth the Cost

Are you looking to get StateRAMP or FedRAMP authorized but don’t know where to start? Paramify has a proven track record of helping organizations of all types. Learn how Paramify helped PopeTech get authorized on time and under budget to determine whether Paramify is the right partner for you.
Read post

Risk Solutions: A Step-by-Step Guide

Optimizing your security program doesn't have to be expensive or time-consuming. With Paramify, it begins with something as simple as a spreadsheet where you identify the people, places, and things that make up your environment. It ends with achieving your security goals quickly and cost-effectively with our Risk Solutions automation platform.
Read post

Paramify is an Ideal Companion to Drata and Vanta: Unleash Stellar Results at an Affordable Price

FedRAMP and StateRAMP implementers can be very costly ($250,000 - $750,000). Discover how Paramify complements Drata and Vanta's automated evidence collection capabilities to effectively manage auditor requests at a fraction of the cost of using FedRAMP implementers.
Read post

Manually Writing SSPs is Outdated: Save Time and Money With Automated Compliance Documents

Wrestling with hundreds of pages of SSP documentation is soul-sucking. Paramify transforms this tedious and expensive process.
Read post

How to get TX-RAMP Certification

At its core, TX-RAMP offers two certification levels, guided by the rigorous NIST 800-53 standards: Level 1 for low-impact systems and Level 2 for those managing moderate to high-impact, sensitive data. TX-RAMP provides three certification routes, including a handy 18-month provisional status. However, wrestling with hundreds of intricate requirements to create the compliance documentation can be expensive and soul-sucking. Dive into our comprehensive guide below to navigate these complexities and ease your certification process.
Read post

Fast FedRAMP Authorization: From No SSP to Full Authorization in One Month

Discover how Palo Alto Networks achieved a complete FedRAMP Authorization To Operate (ATO) package within a remarkably short timeframe - what takes most companies many months or even years was done in one month. Explore the role Paramify can play as your security partner, enabling complete and accurate compliance documents with unraveled speed and ease regardless of the maturity of your organization’s security program.
Read post

Easily Generate Accurate NIST 800-53 FedRAMP Rev 5 Documents

Save time and money by seamlessly transitioning from NIST 800-53 Rev 4 to Rev 5 with Paramify. Generate your FedRAMP deliverables, including the System Security Plan (SSP) in OSCAL and DOCX formats, with unrivaled ease.
Read post

FedRAMP vs. TX-RAMP: A Comparative Analysis

As cyber threats continue to surge, regulatory bodies across the U.S. are introducing stringent standards to ensure data integrity and security. Two such programs, specifically tailored for cloud services, stand out: the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) and the Texas Risk and Authorization Management Program (TX-RAMP). Both are robust, but they cater to different jurisdictions and have nuanced distinctions. In this article, we'll compare the frameworks, and offer guidance to Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) trying to navigate this space.
Read post

Risk Solutions Explained

Risk Solutions is the backbone of Paramify technology to deliver accurate compliance documentation in hours or days. But what are they and how do you create them for your organization?
Read post

Accurate FedRAMP High SSP in Less than 4 hours

Paramify helped a software company maintain their FedRAMP High authorization by generating a complete and accurate ATO package in 3.5 hours. Learn how Paramify's proprietary Risk Solutions expedites and improves your documentation, whether you're just starting out or already have documentation created.
Read post

How to Create the Most Accurate SSP for Faster FedRAMP Authorizations

The errors in a manually built SSP can slow down your 3PAO audit and approval. Learn how to get an accurate SSP from the start.
Read post

How Long Does the FedRAMP Authorization Process Really Take?

Understand how long you can expect FedRAMP authorization to take your organization and the variables that will affect your timeline.
Read post

The Most Efficient CMMC Certification Process

A step-by-step guide for businesses handling FCI or CUI to achieve CMMC certification fast. Avoid common mistakes to get CMMC Level 1, 2, or 3 faster and move through assessments efficiently.
Read post

CMMC Certification Costs in 2025

See expected CMMC certification costs by level including documentation, remediation, and assessment so you can meet DFARS 252.204-7012 requirements and secure your contracts. Get expense breakdowns, tips to save.
Read post

CMMC Implementation Timeline

When you need to achieve CMMC certification to comply with DoD contract requirements and protect valuable contracts. Learn key timelines and how to streamline your certification process.
Read post

Does Paramify Replace a GRC Advisor? 

Do you need an advisory firm if you use Paramify? Learn how we can work with your advisor to help you meet goals like CMMC, FedRAMP, FISMA the most efficient way possible.
Read post