ReportsComplianceVisibilityFebruary 14, 2024
FISMA Whitepaper
Discover how complete asset inventory and continuous network visibility form the foundation for federal FISMA compliance. This whitepaper details the challenges of securing managed, unmanaged, IoT, and OT devices across government networks, and demonstrates how automated asset discovery enables organizations to meet FISMA requirements and maintain compliance posture.
What you'll learn
- Build comprehensive asset inventory covering managed, unmanaged, IoT, and OT devices
- Establish continuous network visibility to detect new and rogue connected devices
- Map discovered assets to FISMA security controls and compliance requirements
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FISMA Whitepaper
Frequently asked questions
- What assets must be included in a FISMA-compliant inventory?
- FISMA requires organizations to account for all connected assets including managed devices, unmanaged endpoints, IoT devices, and OT systems across federal networks. ORDR's automated discovery approach ensures comprehensive visibility across these diverse device categories, preventing compliance gaps from hidden or forgotten assets.
- How often should federal networks be scanned for FISMA compliance?
- FISMA compliance requires continuous monitoring and visibility of network assets rather than periodic snapshots. ORDR enables real-time discovery and detection of new and rogue connected devices, ensuring organizations maintain an up-to-date inventory that meets ongoing FISMA security control requirements.
- How do I map discovered assets to specific FISMA security controls?
- Effective FISMA compliance requires linking discovered assets directly to their applicable security controls and requirements. ORDR's whitepaper demonstrates how automated asset inventory feeds into control mapping, helping federal organizations prove compliance posture to auditors and maintain their security authorization.
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