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Full-Spectrum Cybersecurity for Government and Industry
TekSkope delivers full lifecycle cybersecurity and compliance solutions for federal and state agencies, as well as prime contractors. We help organizations achieve and sustain Authority to Operate (ATO) while maintaining secure and compliant operations.
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Anchor 1
Core Cybersecurity Capabilities
1. Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
TekSkope helps agencies align security programs with mission priorities and federal mandates. We translate policy into actionable controls that keep systems compliant and audit-ready.
Key Services
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NIST RMF and CSF 2.0 implementation
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Control documentation (SSP, SAR, SAP, POA&M)
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Risk assessments and security control baselining
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FedRAMP readiness for cloud systems
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Security policy development and compliance dashboards
Outcomes
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Reduced control rework and audit delays
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Improved cross-agency compliance visibility
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Traceable alignment to OMB, NIST, and DHS directives
2. Assessment & Authorization (A&A) / Authority to Operate (ATO)
We streamline the ATO process so systems can achieve authorization faster with fewer findings and less rework.
Key Services
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Full lifecycle ATO package development (SSP, SAP, SAR, RAR)
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Independent security testing and validation
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Security categorization and boundary definition
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Ongoing authorization and continuous monitoring (ConMon)
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ATO support for both federal and state systems
Experience
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Supported multiple CMS systems through full ATO cycles under ARS 5.1
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Delivered statewide authorization support for Maryland election systems
3. ISSO-as-a-Service
TekSkope’s ISSO experts operate as embedded compliance partners within your mission teams. We provide continuity, documentation, and oversight across multiple systems and vendors.
Key Services
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Continuous monitoring, risk tracking, and control validation
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POA&M and vulnerability management
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Quarterly security reporting and system reviews
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Liaison support between contractors, AOs, and assessors
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Configuration management and change control tracking
Why It Matters:
Our ISSO-as-a-Service model eliminates staff turnover risk and provides predictable, on-demand security leadership at a lower cost than full-time staffing.
4. Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Management
We identify weaknesses before they’re exploited combining manual testing, automation, and remediation guidance.
Capabilities
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External and internal penetration testing
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Application and API security assessments
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Cloud security posture evaluations
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Continuous vulnerability scanning and patch verification
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Reporting aligned with OWASP, NIST 800-115, and CIS Benchmark
Deliverables
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Executive summary and technical findings
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Risk-prioritized mitigation plan
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Re-test validation and evidence documentation
5. Authority to Connect (ATC) Support
We support secure system integrations by guiding agencies and partners through the ATC process to ensure external connections meet security, privacy, and risk requirements before production access is granted.
Key Services
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Interconnection Security Agreement (ISA) and MOU/MOA development
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System boundary analysis and data flow documentation
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Shared control inheritance and responsibility mapping
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Risk assessments for external system connections
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Coordination with agency security teams for ATC approval
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Ongoing support for connection renewals and changes
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6. Audit & Oversight Support (OIG, OLA, OI)
We prepare agencies for every level of review from internal audits to Office of Legislative Audits (OLA) and Inspector General (OIG) oversight.
Key Services
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Evidence preparation and mapping to control families
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Interview readiness and audit response management
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Corrective action tracking and POA&M closure
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Control revalidation and auditor coordination
Recent Example:
TekSkope supported the Maryland State Board of Elections by developing audit evidence libraries and remediation roadmaps in collaboration with DoIT and OLA.
Who We Serve
Federal Agencies
TekSkope supports civilian and health-sector agencies, including programs at CMS, HHS, and DHS. Our federal services cover full RMF lifecycle support, ATO documentation, continuous monitoring, and FedRAMP readiness for cloud-based systems
State Governments
We help state agencies implement cybersecurity programs that align with NIST, CIS, and state-specific frameworks. Our experience includes election system assessments, statewide risk analysis, and contingency plan execution.
Prime Contractors
TekSkope integrates seamlessly with prime partners providing specialized cybersecurity expertise, documentation, and risk management oversight that strengthens proposal compliance and delivery execution.
Proven Results
20+
Security Control Assessments completed
75+
Contingency & Recovery Plans executed
100+
System Reviews and ATOs supported
4+
Years supporting CMS programs
2+
Years securing State Systems
Why TekSkope
Compliance Built for Mission
Security that supports, not slows, your operations.
Experience Across Tiers
From small agency systems to enterprise-scale portfolios.
Flexible Engagement Models
Project-based, retainer-based, or embedded ISSO support.
Audit Confidence
Documentation, testing, and oversight that stand up to any review.
Procurement Ready
Virginia SWaM Certified, GSA MAS (HACS) offer in progress.
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