FedRAMP without the friction.
FedRAMP authorization doesn’t have to take years—or drain your team’s momentum.
Eden Data helps cloud service providers navigate FedRAMP with clarity, speed, and confidence. Whether you’re pursuing a traditional ATO or preparing for the next generation of accelerated (20X) authorization, we meet you where you are and guide you all the way through authorization and beyond.
Our approach blends deep federal compliance expertise with practical engineering execution, so security isn’t just documented, it actually works.
FedRAMP is built on the NIST Risk Management Framework, with rigorous requirements across categorization, control implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring. In a traditional ATO, that process often stretches 12–18 months, with long documentation cycles, manual evidence collection, and coordination challenges across agencies, 3PAOs, and cloud providers FedRAMP ATO Process, delaying your federal market entry.
Traditional FedRAMP ATO Process: Detailed Steps
(12-18 months)
The 20X ATO Approach: Revolutionary Speed: Traditional + 20X readiness
Eden Data helps you prepare for and operationalize 20X by aligning your architecture, controls, and engineering workflows with Key Security Indicators (KSIs)—so when accelerated paths are available, you’re ready to move fast without compromising rigor
Engage security and compliance teams from project inception to build security into the foundation
Use FedRAMP-authorized cloud platforms to inherit controls and reduce assessment scope
Implement automated security control deployment and continuous monitoring to reduce manual effort
Keep SSP and POA&M documents current through continuous updates and version control
Build solid relationships with Authorizing Officials and maintain transparent stakeholder engagement
Starting ATO process too late in development lifecycle creates unnecessary delays and not securing Agency SponsorshipEngage security and compliance teams from project inception to build security into the foundation
Underestimating documentation and evidence requirements leads to rushed submissions
Ignoring shared responsibility models with CSPs creates security and compliance blind spots
Overlooking FIPS and MFA requirements early creates expensive rework laterKeep SSP and POA&M documents current through continuous updates and version control
Lack of clear Authorizing Official engagement and risk communication stalls progress
CMMC compliance doesn’t have to be overwhelming. At Eden Data, we guide defense contractors through every step of the certification process, from readiness assessments to policy implementation, ensuring you’re audit-ready and secure. Our cybersecurity experts specialize in frameworks like CMMC, NIST, and ISO 27001, giving you the confidence to meet any required standards while building a culture of security that endures.
Our team of 40+ Security Advisors is made up of ex-Big-4 and military professionals, with expertise in federal compliance assurance and extensive experience across diverse federal IT environments.
Eden Data helps you optimize your Compliance posture to make the Audit journey a smooth one. By reducing the likelihood of findings, costs and delays are also reduced.
Our Security Advisors become part of your team. We collaborate with your internal stakeholders and can even join calls with your clients as your Cybersecurity team.
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Learn how Humanforce partnered with AWS and Eden Data to achieve compliance ahead of schedule
Estimated timelines below are for organizations beginning their compliance journeys from scratch with 1-business day turnaround on any requests that involve collaboration.
Humanforce, based in Australia, provides an employee-centered, intelligent, and compliant HCM suite for frontline and flexible workforces. Founded in 2002, the company has more than 2,300 customers and over 600,000 users across a range of industries worldwide.
Solution
Humanforce partnered with cybersecurity firms Eden Data, Drata, and AssuranceLab to enhance its compliance program. By leveraging AWS services and expertise, they streamlined processes, achieved ISO 27001 compliance ahead of schedule, and ensured robust security controls. The collaborative effort resulted in a scalable compliance strategy for future growth and acquisitions, reinforcing Humanforce's security posture.
Outcome
Humanforce is earning more customer trust with its customers by achieving ISO 27001 certification and SOC 2 compliance, demonstrating a commitment to protecting sensitive data and showcasing the company’s investment in security. As a result, Humanforce will be able to accelerate its global business growth.
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