Defense-Grade Risk Management. Engineered for Mission-Critical Authorization.

As a trusted cybersecurity partner to the U.S. Department of Defense and Defense Industrial Base (DIB) for more than 20 years, Lunarline sets the standard for DoD RMF assessments. Today, backed by the enterprise stability of Motorola Solutions, we help defense contractors, program offices, and cloud providers navigate DoDI 8510.01 and DISA Cloud Computing SRG requirements. We don’t just assemble eMASS packages, we validate true mission-critical resilience to protect the warfighter.

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Our Value

Validated by Defense Engineers, Trusted by Authorizing Officials

Securing an Authority to Operate (ATO) in the DoD environment requires far more than checking boxes on a spreadsheet. In an era of evolving cyber threats, Authorizing Officials (AOs) demand rigorous proof of operational security.

Born from decades of cybersecurity engineering, secure configuration and hardening, and offensive penetration testing from tactical military networks and command-and-control systems to modern hyperscale defense clouds, our senior assessors bring hands-on experience across the entire defense compliance lifecycle.

DISA Impact Levels & DoD Cloud SRG

Navigating DISA Cloud Security Requirements (DoD IL2 – IL6)

Commercial cloud offerings and defense platforms seeking to process Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Classified data must satisfy the DISA Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (DoD CC SRG). Lunarline provides expert assessment and authorization support across all DoD Impact Levels:

DoD Impact
Level 2 (IL2)

Public & Non-Critical Mission Information. Accelerate your DoD cloud listing by leveraging reciprocity from your existing FedRAMP Moderate authorization.

DoD Impact
Level 4 (IL4)

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) & Non-Critical Mission Systems. Comprehensive testing of stringent access controls, boundary protection, and data handling requirements.

DoD Impact
Level 5 (IL5)

Higher-Sensitivity CUI, Mission-Critical Workloads & National Security Systems (NSS). Rigorous validation for systems supporting critical military operations and unclassified defense infrastructure.

DoD Impact
Level 6 (IL6)

Classified SECRET & National Security Systems. Elite security architecture validation and penetration testing for the highest-stakes national defense enclaves.

WHy Lunarline?

Key Differentiator

While high-volume compliance firms rely on generic checklists and junior auditors, Lunarline’s assessment teams consist of seasoned cybersecurity engineers, secure configuration specialists, and offensive penetration testers. For more than two decades, we have helped thousands of clients secure their most critical assets. We don’t just read controls, we understand the regulatory history and technical intent behind CNSSI 1253, NIST SP 800-53, and DoDI 8510.01. We evaluate your systems to ensure they withstand real-world adversaries, not just paper audits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to your top questions about DoD RMF and achieving defense cloud authorization.

How does DoD RMF differ from standard FedRAMP?

While FedRAMP provides a standardized cloud security baseline for civilian executive agencies, the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) (governed by DoDI 8510.01)applies to all DoD information systems, military platforms, and defense enclaves. For cloud offerings, DISA applies a “FedRAMP+” approach under the DoD Cloud Security Requirements Guide (CC SRG), adding specific defense-tailored controls and requirements depending on the target Impact Level (IL2 through IL6).

Can we leverage our FedRAMP Authorization for DoD IL4 or IL5?

Yes, but with additional requirements. A FedRAMP Moderate or High authorization package serves as the baseline for DoD cloud authorization. However, achieving a DISA ATO or J4 Authorization for IL4 or IL5 requires assessing specific DoD-tailored controls (the “FedRAMP+” overlay), validating US-person personnel requirements, and verifying secure connection to DISA Boundary Cloud Access Points (BCAPs). Lunarline maps your existing FedRAMP artifacts directly to DoD CC SRG requirements to fast-track your defense ATO.

How does DoD RMF align with CMMC requirements for defense contractors?

While both frameworks are rooted in NIST guidance, they serve distinctly different roles in defense authorization. CMMC evaluates a contractor’s internal corporate network and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) safeguards against NIST SP 800-171 requirements. In contrast, DoD RMF is a continuous, risk-managed lifecycle process that uses NIST SP 800-53 controls to grant an Authority to Operate (ATO) for systems operating directly on behalf of the military. Lunarline’s consolidated testing model bridges this gap – mapping your CMMC posture directly into the RMF framework to eliminate redundant testing where possible across internal operations and government-facing workloads.

What is required for annual RMF Continuous Monitoring (ISCM)?

Under DoDI 8510.01, maintaining an active ATO requires Information System Continuous Monitoring (ISCM). This includes continuous automated vulnerability scanning, monthly scan analysis, annual subset control assessments, updated POA&Ms, and reporting significant system changes. Lunarline provides ongoing ISCM support to keep your package audit-ready throughout its 3-year ATO lifecycle.

Disclaimer: Assessment and advisory services are strictly separated in accordance with Cyber AB ethics and impartiality rules.

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