A FedRAMP Moderate baseline, now classified as Class C under the updated FedRAMP 20x framework, requires documentation and validation of over 300 controls–not an insignificant number, regardless of the enterprise. 

Modern IT, however, rests on a network of digital infrastructure and vendor-supplied applications. If your app runs on a FedRAMP-authorized infrastructure provider, you benefit from the fact that those providers have already invested years and tens of millions of dollars in proving the security of systems to a Third Party Assessment Organization (3PAO). 

By maximizing your Customer Responsibility Matrix (CRM) and building an inheritance-first architecture, organizations can offload their documentation and assessment burden to their underlying provider, reducing total time-to-ATO by 30% or more. 

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Even as organizations modernize their IT infrastructure and associated security requirements, compliance reporting has lagged behind. Manual spreadsheets, scattered emails, and endless evidence-gathering sessions are unfortunately still the norm.

But over the last few years, a technological shift has been shaping how companies prepare for audits across frameworks. That shift is automapping, or an automation capability within compliance reporting platforms that translates system data, cloud configurations, and organizational artifacts directly into mapped compliance controls.

This article explores what automapping is, why it matters, how it works behind the scenes, and how it changes compliance (and security) outcomes for cloud-first organizations.

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It has become increasingly important for financial institutions to adopt robust security measures to safeguard their client’s assets and personal data. To address this challenge, FINDA has established a comprehensive set of rules to enhance its member firms’ cybersecurity posture.

However, there isn’t a set-in-stone framework for specific security measures. Instead, FINRA consists of obligations and guidance on how to address those obligations.

This article will delve into the various aspects of cybersecurity related to FINRA. By understanding the importance of cybersecurity within the context of FINRA’s regulatory framework, financial institutions can better protect their clients, mitigate risks, and contribute to a more secure and resilient financial system.

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