DoD / Army
RMF | eMASS | NIST 800-53 | DISA STIG
Accelerated ATO for Mission-Critical C2 System
87 days
Time to ATO
64%
POA&M reduction
6 months
Delay avoided
Challenge
A major Army command needed to achieve Authorization to Operate for a classified command-and-control system within a compressed 90-day timeline. The program had accumulated significant POA&M debt and an incomplete SSP from a prior contractor.
Approach
Our team conducted a rapid gap assessment against NIST 800-53 controls, rebuilt the SSP from the ground up, and prioritized remediation of the highest-risk findings. We managed daily eMASS updates and coordinated directly with the SCA office to streamline the assessment process.
Outcome
ATO granted within 87 days. POA&M items reduced by 64% prior to assessment. Program avoided a projected 6-month delay that would have impacted operational readiness.