White Papers

Federal agencies invest millions annually in maintaining enterprise architecture frameworks, technical reference models, and governance processes. Yet a parallel technology landscape is proliferating largely invisible to traditional architecture: decentralized SaaS adoption.

While continuous authority to operate (cATO) significantly streamlines traditional authority to operate (ATO) timelines, many implementations still struggle with the heavy documentation burdens. This white paper examines an enhanced approach that adds crucial automation for compliance documentation and assessment.

With the widespread adoption of cloud computing and the emphasis on rapid and secure application development, organizations must plan, build, and scale their cloud workloads with heightened security measures. By systematically analyzing and prioritizing threats using threat modeling, organizations can develop robust mitigation strategies and create secure solutions that can withstand attacks and protect critical data and assets.