Achieving Successful ATO Authorization for the Army National Guard
In a critical win behind the scenes of military recruiting, iostudio helped ensure that the Army National Guard (ARNG) could continue its mission without disruption—guiding the successful acquisition of an Authority to Operate (ATO) for NationalGuard.com, the Guard’s official recruiting and lead processing platform.
As early as 2018, iostudio identified the evolving cybersecurity requirements that would impact the Guard’s digital infrastructure. Understanding the operational risk of any potential break in service, we leaned forward—proactively aligning strategy, resources, and technical expertise to secure a seamless path toward compliance.
We Delivered Where It Mattered Most
Here’s how iostudio delivered a successful ATO for the Army National Guard:
- Small but Mighty: As a certified small business, we offer the flexibility of a small firm with the in-house depth to meet enterprise-scale challenges.
- Integrated Expertise: Our team combines security, compliance, DevOps, digital platform development, and strategic communications—all under one roof.
- Mission-Driven Focus: We anticipated the ATO requirement in 2018 and led the client through the entire process—avoiding any break in service.
- Trusted Partner: We worked closely with ARNG stakeholders, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity teams to align people, timelines, and expectations.
- Cost-Effective Delivery: Our size and structure allow us to deliver complex federal solutions efficiently—meeting today’s demand for value and agility.
- Enabling, Not Just Executing: We didn’t just build a path to compliance—we helped our client understand it and secure the resources needed to maintain it.
“Many organizations face limitations in funding, personnel, or the technical expertise needed to meet ATO requirements. Our iostudio team recognized several years ago that this would be a critical requirement for our client and dedicated the resources to make it happen.” Lisa Shock, President, iostudio, LLC
Safeguarding the Guard’s Digital Future Through Cybersecurity Compliance
Completing the Authority to Operate (ATO) process wasn’t a formality—it was a critical step to safeguard mission-essential systems, prevent disruptions in the Guard’s recruiting pipeline, and ensure secure access to one of the Army National Guard’s most important digital tools. Backed by more than two decades of support for the ARNG and a thorough command of DoD cybersecurity frameworks, iostudio ensured uninterrupted operations and mission continuity.
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