Coalfire
Coalfire is a cybersecurity advisory and assessment firm with a dedicated Coalfire Federal practice. It is an authorized FedRAMP Third Party Assessment Organization (3PAO), performs CMMC assessments, and advises commercial and public-sector clients on NIST-framework implementations.
At a glance
| Headquarters | Westminster, Colorado |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2001 |
| Firm type | Cybersecurity advisory and assessment firm (Coalfire Federal for public-sector work) |
| Planning range | Not published — request a scoped quote |
| Typical timeline | Varies — confirm in proposal |
| Frameworks (per firm) | FedRAMP (authorized 3PAO), CMMC, SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, PCI DSS |
| Official website | coalfire.com |
Best fit
Cloud providers pursuing FedRAMP authorization and defense contractors preparing for CMMC.
Before you engage
As a 3PAO it can assess FedRAMP packages but cannot grant authorization — only the FedRAMP PMO and agency sponsors do that.
Questions about Coalfire
Is Coalfire affiliated with or endorsed by CISA?
No — and no private firm is. CISA does not certify, endorse, or accredit consultants. Coalfire is listed here as a Cybersecurity advisory and assessment firm (Coalfire Federal for public-sector work).
What services does Coalfire offer?
Per the firm's public materials: FedRAMP (authorized 3PAO), CMMC, SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, PCI DSS.
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