FedRAMP / NIST 800-53 Penetration Testing
Annual penetration testing aligned to NIST SP 800-53 and FedRAMP requirements for federal systems and cloud service providers.
Overview
White Knight Labs delivers penetration testing services designed to meet the rigorous requirements of NIST SP 800-53 and the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP). Our tests provide clear, auditor-ready reports and technical detail to demonstrate compliance while strengthening the security of your federal and cloud environments.
We focus on external and internal penetration testing, along with cloud and application security assessments, to provide the evidence required under CA-8 (Penetration Testing) and related NIST/FedRAMP controls.
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Why FedRAMP / NIST 800-53 Pentesting Matters
- FedRAMP and NIST SP 800-53 require annual penetration testing of systems within scope.
- Testing is mandatory for cloud service providers seeking FedRAMP authorization or maintaining an Authority to Operate (ATO).
- Penetration testing validates that federal information systems and cloud services are resilient to real-world attacks.
- Reports provide evidence for Third-Party Assessment Organizations (3PAOs), auditors, and agency stakeholders.
What We Test
- External-facing systems and cloud infrastructure components
- Internal network segments and lateral movement opportunities
- Web applications and APIs supporting federal or agency services
- Authentication, SSO, and identity management (Azure AD, Okta, etc.)
- Cloud services (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, GCP)
- Configuration and segmentation controls between in-scope and out-of-scope environments
- Privilege escalation and endpoint security controls
Deliverables
- Professional PDF penetration testing report (executive summary + technical findings)
- Vulnerability scan results and supporting evidence
- Proof of exploitation where applicable
- Remediation recommendations prioritized for NIST 800-53 / FedRAMP compliance
- Optional retest to validate fixes before assessment deadlines
- Additional documentation as required by 3PAOs or federal agencies
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — annual penetration testing is required under CA-8 of NIST SP 800-53 and is mandatory for FedRAMP authorization.
Yes — our reports are structured to align with 3PAO expectations and FedRAMP evidence requirements.
Yes — we regularly test AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, and other environments designed for federal workloads.
Yes — retests are available to confirm vulnerabilities have been remediated prior to 3PAO or agency reviews.
Next Steps
All FedRAMP / NIST 800-53 penetration testing engagements begin with a scoping call to define your systems, cloud environments, and reporting needs.
White Knight Labs delivers penetration testing aligned to NIST SP 800-53 and FedRAMP, helping organizations achieve and maintain compliance while protecting critical federal data and cloud services.
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