“Cramming for FISMA”: How to Launch a NIST 800-53 Moderate System in 180 Days

Johannes Wiklund, VP of IT and Cyber Security, Somos

What do you do when a federal agency asks your company to build a new system in 180 days and throws in “FISMA compliance” as a requirement? Based on real-world experience from the trenches, this session will cover potential pitfalls in deploying a system that must meet the NIST 800-53 security controls, and give actionable advice on how to overcome challenges and be ready for a FISMA Assessment.
Pre-Requisites: Basic understanding of of AWS service architecture and compliance frameworks and a high-level knowledge of system architecture and operations.