FedRAMP Certification Skill

A comprehensive guide for helping users navigate FedRAMP authorization — from initial readiness through ATO and ongoing continuous monitoring.

Quick Reference: What Does the User Need?

Identify the user's goal and jump to the appropriate section:

User Goal	Go To
"Are we ready for FedRAMP?" / gap assessment	→ Readiness & Gap Assessment
Writing SSP, POA&M, SAR, SAP, or other docs	→ ATO Documentation
"Which controls apply to us?" / control mapping	→ NIST 800-53 Control Mapping
Cloud architecture / AWS/Azure/GCP config	→ Architecture Guidance
Already authorized, ongoing compliance	→ Continuous Monitoring