Ready to fast-track your ATO?

Your guide to conquering FedRAMP and DoW® ATOs

Why spend $3M and 24+ months building a compliance stack? Learn how software companies are becoming FedRAMP authorized and securing DoD authorizations in as little as 90 days, saving up to 83% on compliance costs.

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Book Asset

Stop letting compliance bottleneck your federal revenue.

For commercial software companies, obtaining an Authority to Operate (ATO) and navigating the traditional FedRAMP authorization process can be a multi-year grind. This For Dummies guide cuts through the jargon to provide an actionable roadmap.

Skip the 2-Year wait:

Inheriting security controls drastically accelerates your timeline for FedRAMP and DoD.

Demystify the process:

Explain requirements without the confusing government jargon.

Navigate sponsorship hurdles:

Discover multiple pathways to authorization - whether you currently have a government agency sponsor or not.

Eliminate continuous compliance drain:

Keep your engineers focused on building products, not managing compliance paperwork.

The ROI of a modern FedRAMP & ATO platform

See how leveraging a unified, fully-authorized DevSecOps platform like Second Front’s Game Warden compares to the legacy DIY approach for federal compliance.

The Traditional approach

Timeline
18–24+ months
Estimated Cost
$2M – $3M+ upfront
Engineering Burden

Requires a dedicated, in-house compliance engineering team.

Second Front Game Warden

Timeline
As Little as 90 days
Estimated Cost
Save Up to 83%
Engineering Burden

Fully inherited ATO controls and managed continuous monitoring.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an agency sponsor to start my process?
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No. While traditional pathways require sponsorship, modern platforms provide alternative routes to help you secure authorization faster.
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Backed by industry authorities

This special edition guide is published in partnership with Wiley's globally recognized For Dummies® brand, ensuring the most complex federal regulations are translated into accessible, actionable insights.

Brought to you by Second Front. Second Front (2F) provides a fully-authorized DevSecOps platform to land, expand, and scale your federal business. Built by national security veterans and backed by top-tier venture capital, our Game Warden platform is trusted by the world's leading organizations to cut government deployment timelines from years to weeks.