FISMA requires objective assessments of the effectiveness of security controls on every information system operated by, or for, the federal government on an annual basis. FISMA requires both an internal evaluation and an independent assessment.

SAINT® helps government agencies assess systems with these features:

• Detect vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. SAINT's vulnerability assessment will allow administrators to take precautions and bolster network security.
• Find fixes fast. When SAINT® finds vulnerabilities, it leads network administrators to the fastest fixes for them.
• Ensure data integrity, availability and confidentiality. SAINT's frequent updates provide protection from the latest threats.
• Document network security compliance. SAINT® reports provide customers with excellent records for documenting FISMA compliance and a historical perspective of a network's security picture.
• Demonstrate protection from attack. The SAINTexploit™ penetration testing tool provides a higher level of assurance of protection from attack.