In its pursuit of automating IT risk management and ensuring security compliance across the NIPRNet and SIPRNet environments, the United States Air Force has turned to Xacta 360, a solution offered by Telos Corporation, a proud member of the AWS Partner Network (APN). This innovative platform is enabling the Air Force to expedite authorizations to operate (ATO), thereby facilitating a quicker adoption of AWS cloud services and ensuring continuous monitoring of systems and workloads for compliance with security standards.
AWS GovCloud (US) boasts an Impact Level (IL) 5 DoD provisional authorization, positioning AWS among a select group of Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) capable of meeting the stringent IL5 security and scalability requirements necessary for initiatives like the U.S. Air Force’s Next Generation GPS Operational Control System program.
“The Air Force has been at the forefront of IT innovation within the Department of Defense (DoD),” remarked Telos CEO Michael Davidson. “By choosing Xacta 360 for enterprise risk management alongside the robust security of AWS GovCloud (US), we are uniquely equipped to meet the demanding needs of the DoD.”
Streamlining Compliance with Xacta 360
Xacta 360 is specifically designed to integrate seamlessly with various AWS services, streamlining the continuous compliance assessment of AWS-based workloads. It allows organizations to automate compliance validation and reporting as they deploy their AWS cloud solutions. The platform generates compliance packages tailored to specific cloud environments, enabling users to navigate the entire risk and compliance management process through an intuitive wizard-based interface.
With Xacta 360, users can leverage pre-vetted security controls from AWS services, simplifying the often complex process of validating workload compliance. This means organizations can achieve and maintain compliance within the AWS Cloud more swiftly than traditional manual methods, allowing them to capitalize on the benefits of AWS—such as cost savings, flexibility, and scalability—much sooner.
The Role of Automation in Risk Management
The recent enactment of the Modernizing Government Technology (MGT) Act paves the way for a cloud-first strategy to enhance IT systems, while the President’s executive order on cybersecurity underscores the importance of continuous risk management. Automation plays a crucial role in transforming risk management from potential roadblocks into enablers of mission success. As an APN partner, Telos is committed to collaborating with AWS to transform the government IT landscape.
For a concise overview of how Xacta simplifies and streamlines cloud compliance, take a moment to view this video. Additionally, you can explore Xacta 360 in the AWS Marketplace to get started. For further insights, you can also check out this informative article on automation in the tech industry.
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