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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