Capabilities
RMF, ATO, ISSM/ISSO, and Cyber Sustainment Support
DSFT supports defined cyber authorization workstreams for federal programs and prime contractors. The focus: stabilize unclear RMF paths, close evidence gaps, support ISSM/ISSO execution, prepare for assessment, and sustain control evidence after authorization.
Section 01
ATO and RMF Execution Support
What we do
- ·Authorization path review
- ·RMF package cleanup
- ·Control evidence mapping
- ·Artifact inventory and gap analysis
- ·AO expectation alignment
- ·Assessment preparation
- ·Decision support for PMOs
Example outputs
- Authorization path memo
- Evidence gap matrix
- Artifact tracker
- Assessment readiness checklist
Section 02
ISSM / ISSO / SCA Support
What we do
- ·ISSM and ISSO task execution
- ·Security control assessment support
- ·Control validation support
- ·Evidence request coordination
- ·Boundary and inheritance review
- ·Security package review
- ·Control implementation status tracking
Example outputs
- Control evidence request list
- Security control status tracker
- Assessment support notes
- Weekly cyber status brief
Section 03
POA&M and Vulnerability Support
What we do
- ·POA&M triage
- ·Aging item review
- ·Remediation coordination
- ·Vulnerability reporting support
- ·Risk acceptance support
- ·Closure evidence review
- ·Recurring status reporting
Example outputs
- POA&M action tracker
- Vulnerability reporting brief
- Remediation priority list
- Risk decision support summary
Section 04
Continuous Monitoring and Sustainment
What we do
- ·Evidence refresh cadence
- ·Recurring control review
- ·Continuous monitoring reporting
- ·Authorization sustainment support
- ·Status brief development
- ·PMO-facing decision support
Example outputs
- Continuous monitoring calendar
- Monthly evidence refresh checklist
- Executive cyber status brief
- Sustainment handoff plan
Engagement Models
Three ways to engage
Surge
For urgent ATO, assessment, package cleanup, or recovery needs.
Sustain
For ongoing ISSM/ISSO, POA&M, evidence refresh, and continuous monitoring support.
Recover
For programs with stale packages, unclear approval expectations, aging POA&Ms, or failed readiness cycles.
Capability Statement
Capability Statement
Download the current DSFT Federal capability statement. Reflects current contracting posture, principal operator experience, and VetCert submitted / under review status.
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