FedRAMP

FedRAMP ConMon. Automated.

FedRAMP Continuous Monitoring requires monthly deliverables, ongoing vulnerability remediation within strict SLAs, and continuous SSP baseline enforcement. PolicyCortex automates the entire ConMon workflow — from real-time configuration monitoring to automated monthly report generation.

30 days

FedRAMP High vuln SLA (automated)

800-53

NIST control families mapped

100%

SSP baseline coverage

Monthly

ConMon deliverables auto-generated

FedRAMP ConMon Loop

Continuous monitoring that actually produces continuous evidence

SSP Baseline MonitorContinuous verification that cloud environment matches documented FedRAMP SSP baseline

Deviation AlertImmediate detection of any configuration that deviates from authorized baseline

SLA TrackingAutomatic tracking of remediation SLAs: High (30 days), Moderate (90 days), Low (180 days)

Auto-RemediateDeterministic misconfigurations resolved automatically within SLA requirements

ConMon ReportMonthly ConMon deliverables generated automatically from continuous monitoring data

SSP Baseline MonitorContinuous verification that cloud environment matches documented FedRAMP SSP baseline

Deviation AlertImmediate detection of any configuration that deviates from authorized baseline

SLA TrackingAutomatic tracking of remediation SLAs: High (30 days), Moderate (90 days), Low (180 days)

Auto-RemediateDeterministic misconfigurations resolved automatically within SLA requirements

ConMon ReportMonthly ConMon deliverables generated automatically from continuous monitoring data

CAPABILITIES

What you get

SSP Baseline Enforcement

PolicyCortex enforces the security configurations documented in your FedRAMP SSP continuously. Any deviation from your authorized baseline is detected and remediated.

Vulnerability SLA Tracking

FedRAMP sets hard remediation SLAs: High findings within 30 days, Moderate within 90 days, Low within 180 days. PolicyCortex tracks every finding against these SLAs and escalates automatically.

Monthly ConMon Deliverables

PolicyCortex auto-generates the monthly ConMon package: vulnerability scan results, POA&M updates, inventory changes, and deviation reports — formatted for your FedRAMP JAB or Agency ATO.

Continuous Control Validation

NIST 800-53 control families mapped to your FedRAMP Moderate or High baseline, evaluated continuously rather than during periodic manual reviews.

Change Management Integration

Significant change notifications (SCNs) are automatically identified when cloud changes would affect your FedRAMP boundary, enabling timely JAB/Agency notification.

ATO Maintenance Documentation

Continuous evidence collection builds the documentation record needed for ATO maintenance. Every control evaluation, deviation, and remediation is timestamped and control-mapped.

HOW IT WORKS

Three steps to value

SSP Baseline Import

Import your FedRAMP SSP configuration baselines. PolicyCortex translates documented security requirements into enforceable cloud configuration rules.

Boundary and Inventory Mapping

PolicyCortex discovers and maps all cloud resources within your FedRAMP authorization boundary, maintaining a continuous asset inventory.

Continuous Monitoring Active

Real-time monitoring enforces SSP baselines, tracks vulnerability SLAs, and identifies significant changes requiring notification.

Monthly Deliverable Generation

At month end, PolicyCortex generates your complete ConMon package — ready for submission without a manual compilation sprint.

FAQ

Common questions

What FedRAMP impact levels does PolicyCortex support?

PolicyCortex supports FedRAMP Moderate and FedRAMP High authorization baselines. The NIST 800-53 control mappings cover the full Moderate control set and the additional High baseline controls, with cloud-specific implementation guidance for AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, and GCP Assured Workloads environments.

How does PolicyCortex handle FedRAMP vulnerability remediation SLAs?

PolicyCortex tracks each vulnerability finding against FedRAMP SLA requirements: High (30 days), Moderate (90 days), Low (180 days). Findings approaching their SLA deadline escalate automatically. For deterministic misconfigurations, PolicyCortex can remediate automatically — for findings requiring human analysis, it generates structured POA&M entries with SLA countdown tracking.

Can PolicyCortex generate the monthly ConMon deliverables required by FedRAMP?

Yes. PolicyCortex generates the standard FedRAMP ConMon monthly deliverables: vulnerability scan summaries, updated POA&M with remediation evidence, system inventory changes, and deviation reports. The continuous collection approach means monthly deliverables are a report generation exercise, not a data collection sprint.

How does PolicyCortex handle significant changes that require JAB or Agency notification?

PolicyCortex monitors for configuration changes that would constitute a significant change under FedRAMP requirements — changes to authorization boundary, data flows, security controls, or system functionality. When detected, it generates a significant change notification with the documentation required for timely Agency/JAB notification.

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