Federal activity overview — Authority to Operate
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An Authority to Operate is a formal declaration by an agency authorizing official that an information system is approved to operate at an acceptable level of risk. It is the culmination of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) security assessment process.
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Ask about ATOThe system must undergo categorization (FIPS 199), control selection and implementation (NIST 800-53), assessment by an independent assessor, and risk acceptance by the Authorizing Official. An ATO package includes SSP, SAR, POA&M, and supporting artifacts.
No IT system can be used in a federal environment without an ATO. The process typically takes 6-18 months and costs $250K-$1M+. Vendors who maintain ATOs or can accelerate the process have a significant competitive advantage in federal IT sales.
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