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Security at the Highest Level
Authorization is where security and compliance become operational reality—especially for private-sector organizations supporting the Department of Defense and the U.S. Intelligence Community.
I help commercial companies, defense contractors, and mission partners earn Authorization to Operate (ATO) for their systems by navigating the full authorization lifecycle with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) via eMASS, and by aligning environments with Intelligence Community Directive 503 (ICD 503).
From initial architecture to final approval, I design environments that satisfy both the technical control requirements and the governance expectations of government Authorizing Officials—without slowing business or mission execution.
Compliance Strategy Intensive
For private-sector organizations operating in cleared or controlled environments, I provide end-to-end support for Authorization to Operate through the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) using eMASS.
This includes:
System categorization and boundary definition
NIST RMF control selection and implementation
Security documentation and evidence development
POA&M management and remediation strategy
eMASS package creation, submission, and coordination
AO engagement and authorization readiness
I don’t just prepare paperwork—I build the actual security environment that DCSA evaluates. The result is an authorization package that is defensible, complete, and aligned with how the system truly operates.
Intelligence Community Compliance Under ICD 503
For organizations supporting intelligence programs, platforms, or classified data environments, I guide full compliance with Intelligence Community Directive 503 (ICD 503). ICD 503 requires more than baseline controls—it demands disciplined risk management, traceable evidence, and operational rigor across classified and intelligence-supporting systems.
I help private-sector entities:
Architect systems to meet ICD 503 risk and security governance requirements
Implement and document security controls aligned to IC mission expectations
Prepare systems for formal authorization decisions by Intelligence Community Authorizing Officials
Maintain continuous compliance in environments where oversight and accountability are uncompromising
This is how commercial organizations operate inside intelligence ecosystems without compromising mission speed, security posture, or regulatory standing.
Authorization Without Uncertainty
Authorization efforts fail when scope is unclear, ownership is fragmented, and execution is inconsistent. My approach replaces uncertainty with structure, accountability, and defensible outcomes. For private companies seeking DoD/Intel ATOs through DCSA and eMASS, or operating under ICD 503, I make authorization predictable, executable, and sustainable.
This is how authorization stops being a barrier—and becomes a gateway to national security work.
Compliance You Can Defend.
The Outcome
You don’t just Become Compliant—you Become Secure, Scalable, and Mission-Ready.
Security You Can Trust.
Compliance You Can Defend.
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