100 ATOs Reworked: Ideas on How Security Teams Can Keep Up With The Pace of Change

Federal IT security teams are under immense pressure to keep up with the rapid pace of technological change while ensuring compliance with rigorous cybersecurity frameworks. The traditional Authorization to Operate (ATO) process remains a slow and complex hurdle, often bogged down by manual documentation and fragmented security data. Without modernizing these processes, agencies risk inefficiencies that could leave them vulnerable to cyber threats. By embracing automation, metadata-driven security management, and reusable security controls, federal agencies can shift from reactive to proactive cybersecurity, enhancing both efficiency and protection.