Which NIST 800-53 controls does this map to?

Primarily CA-8 (Penetration Testing) and RA-5 (Vulnerability Monitoring and Scanning). Depending on your environment, we can align documentation to other control families your assessor requests.

Are you a FedRAMP 3PAO?

No. We are not an accredited Third-Party Assessment Organization. We provide the technical penetration testing component in support of your broader NIST 800-53 or FedRAMP effort — your 3PAO or authorizing official handles the formal assessment and authorization.

Can findings be delivered in a format for our documentation package?

Yes. We structure reports with clear control mapping, evidence, and remediation guidance so they can support your System Security Plan or authorization documentation.

NIST 800-53 Penetration Testing

NIST SP 800-53 penetration testing maps to specific control families — primarily CA-8 (Penetration Testing) and RA-5 (Vulnerability Monitoring and Scanning) — commonly referenced in federal contractor security programs and enterprise GRC frameworks built on 800-53.

What we test

Scope depends on your control baseline (Low/Moderate/High) and the systems your assessor has defined as in-boundary. We test infrastructure, applications, and APIs within that boundary and document findings against the relevant control families.

We are not an accredited FedRAMP Third-Party Assessment Organization (3PAO). We support organizations working toward NIST 800-53 alignment or a FedRAMP authorization by delivering the technical testing component — coordinate the overall assessment with your 3PAO or authorizing official.

Technical depth behind every engagement

Our testers hold certifications including OSCP, OSWP, CRTO, CEH, and AWS Security Specialty, among others. Our in-house team delivers 200+ penetration tests annually across 9+ industry sectors.

A clear process from scope to retest

You know what is happening, who to contact, and when to expect each deliverable.

1
Scoping
We confirm targets, objectives, access levels, exclusions, and the compliance requirement the test supports.
2
Kickoff & rules of engagement
We agree communications, safety limits, test accounts, escalation contacts, and the incident process before testing begins.
3
Testing window
Our specialists combine manual techniques with automated tooling. Critical findings are reported immediately, not held for the final report.
4
Written report
Each finding includes evidence, remediation guidance, CVSS scoring, and a real-world exploitability assessment for your environment.
5
Follow-up consultation
A free session with our technical team explains the findings, business impact, and practical remediation options.
6
Retest
We verify completed fixes and document the result so you can show auditors and stakeholders what changed.

Frequently asked questions

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Tell us what is in scope and which audit or business requirement the test needs to support.

NIST 800-53 Penetration Testing

What we test

Technical depth behind every engagement

A clear process from scope to retest

Scoping

Kickoff & rules of engagement

Testing window

Written report

Follow-up consultation