FedRAMP Readiness Checklist

Readiness Checklist

• ☐ Authorization boundary diagram and inventory agreed by engineering + GRC
• ☐ Impact level selected (Low / Moderate / High) with data-type rationale
• ☐ Draft SSP with control owners assigned
• ☐ Shared-responsibility matrix (CSP vs customer vs inherited)
• ☐ FIPS-validated crypto module inventory (prefer 140-3)
• ☐ AU logging pipeline with retention and review evidence
• ☐ Vulnerability scanning cadence and POA&M process
• ☐ Incident response runbooks exercised at least tabletop
• ☐ Policies mapped to baseline families (not orphan PDFs)
• ☐ Accredited 3PAO shortlist and capacity check
• ☐ Agency sponsor hypothesis (or Ready / 20x class strategy)
• ☐ ConMon owners named for monthly and annual cycles
• ☐ Budget awareness for assessment, remediation, and tooling (see cost drivers)

Exit Criteria for “Ready to Assess”

You can defend the boundary, produce sample evidence for high-risk controls, and your 3PAO agrees the test plan is executable without major discovery surprises.

How CyberSilo Helps

• Evidence workflows for SSP, POA&M, and control status via Compliance Standards Automation
• ThreatHawk SIEM for AU-family logging, ConMon telemetry, and investigation evidence
• Advisory scoping for readiness, baseline selection, and agency-path planning — contact CyberSilo

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this an official FedRAMP form?

No. It is CyberSilo’s operational checklist. Always reconcile to current official templates and your 3PAO’s test plan.

Do we need every box before Ready?

Ready and full ATO have different bars. Closing boundary, crypto, logging, and SSP draft quality early prevents expensive rework.

Where does 20x fit?

Add a track for KSI-oriented, machine-readable evidence while you complete Rev 5 obligations through the transition window.

Related FedRAMP Resources

Baselines · 3PAO · ConMon · USA services