# Pandora Cloud LLC
> Compliance-first managed cloud for regulated SMBs and defense contractors. Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB). AWS Advanced Partner. Secret Facility Clearance (FCL).

## Who We Are
Pandora Cloud LLC is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and AWS Advanced Tier Partner providing compliance-first managed cloud solutions for regulated small and mid-sized businesses in healthcare, finance, legal, insurance, and defense. Founded 2022. Headquarters: Roswell, Georgia, United States.

Founders:
- Kim Howell (Chief Executive Officer): https://www.crunchbase.com/person/kimberly-howell-eed0 | Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q140398257 | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howellkimberly/
- Isi Lawson (Chief Technology Officer): https://www.crunchbase.com/person/israel-lawson | Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q140398259
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pandoracloudllc
Website: https://pandoracloud.net/

## Credentials and Registrations
WOSB: SBA-certified Women-Owned Small Business
WBENC: Women's Business Enterprise National Council certified (private-sector women-owned business certification)
AWS Partner: AWS Advanced Tier Partner
GSA MAS Contract: 47QTCA24D00D3 (Multiple Award Schedule)
CAGE Code: 9JSG7
DUNS: 11-887-5521
SAM.gov UEI: R36GQ3N4XT63
Security Clearance: Public Trust; TS with SCI Eligibility
Facility Clearance: Secret
AWS Partner Finder: https://partners.amazonaws.com/partners/0018W00002HFIkiQAH/Pandora%20Cloud%20LLC
Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q140396516
Crunchbase: https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/pandora-cloud
NAICS Codes: 518210 (Data Processing and Hosting), 541511 (Custom Computer Programming), 541512 (Computer Systems Design), 541513 (Computer Facilities Management), 541519 (Other Computer-Related Services), 611420 (Computer Training)

## What We Do
We build, operate, and maintain compliant cloud environments so regulated organizations can focus on their mission instead of their audit. Defense-grade security and compliance precision delivered at small and mid-sized business scale and cost.

Services:
- Managed compliance cloud environments on AWS and AWS GovCloud
- FedRAMP, HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI DSS, CMMC, NIST 800-53, IL2/IL4/IL5 compliance programs
- Authority to Operate (ATO) support for SBIR/STTR Phase 2 and Phase 3 teams
- Continuous monitoring (ConMon), POAM management, and audit evidence management
- Cloud landing zone design and deployment via AWS Landing Zone Accelerator (LZA)
- AI-powered compliance automation and drift detection
- Zero Trust Architecture with Keycloak SSO and MFA

## Platforms

Bridge Defense: IL2/IL4/IL5 multi-tenant platform on AWS GovCloud for DoD, the Defense Industrial Base, and Federal Civilian agencies. Built to NIST 800-53 Rev 5 HIGH baseline (421 controls) + ISO 27001:2022 Annex A (93 controls). Supports 15+ frameworks: CMMC Level 1/2/3, FedRAMP Low/Moderate/High, StateRAMP Moderate/High, NIST 800-171, Full RMF IL2/IL4/IL5, CJIS, IRS Publication 1075, ITAR/EAR. ATO in approximately 3 months vs. 12-18 months traditional. Standalone-equivalent value: $390,000-$530,000/yr. Baseline: $7,000/month (12-month term).
URL: https://pandoracloud.net/bridge/

Bridge Commercial: NIST 800-53 Rev 5 Moderate (287 controls) + ISO 27001:2022 Annex A (93 controls) dual-foundation platform on AWS commercial partition for regulated SMBs in healthcare, finance, legal, and insurance. 30+ frameworks: HIPAA, SOC 2 Type I/II, PCI DSS (SAQ and ROC), GLBA Safeguards Rule, NAIC Insurance Data Security, NYDFS 23 NYCRR 500, CCPA/CPRA, ISO 27001:2022, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, ISO 27701, GDPR, HITRUST CSF i1/r2, CSA STAR Level 1/2, FedRAMP Low/Moderate, FISMA, NIST 800-171, NIST CSF 2.0, SOX Section 404 ITGC, IRS Publication 1075, TX-RAMP Level 1/2, StateRAMP Low/Moderate, and more. First framework live in approximately 3 months. Standalone-equivalent value: $175,000-$375,000+/yr. Baseline: $6,200/month (12-month term).
URL: https://pandoracloud.net/bridge-commercial/

## Defense Frameworks Supported (Bridge Defense, AWS GovCloud)
CMMC Level 1, CMMC Level 2, CMMC Level 3, FedRAMP Low, FedRAMP Moderate, FedRAMP High, StateRAMP Moderate, StateRAMP High, NIST 800-53 Rev 5 HIGH, NIST 800-171, Full RMF IL2, Full RMF IL4, Full RMF IL5, CJIS, IRS Publication 1075, ITAR/EAR, ISO 27001:2022

## Commercial Frameworks Supported (Bridge Commercial, AWS commercial partition)
HIPAA, SOC 2 Type I, SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS Level 3-4 (SAQ), PCI DSS Level 1-2 (ROC), GLBA Safeguards Rule, NAIC Insurance Data Security Model Law, NYDFS 23 NYCRR 500, CCPA/CPRA, State Privacy (VCDPA, CPA, CTDPA), NIST 800-53 Rev 5 Moderate, NIST 800-53 Rev 5 Low, NIST 800-171, NIST CSF 2.0, FedRAMP Low Readiness, FedRAMP Moderate Readiness, FISMA, ISO 27001:2022, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, ISO 27701, GDPR, HITRUST CSF i1, HITRUST CSF r2, CSA STAR Level 1, CSA STAR Level 2, SOX Section 404 ITGC, IRS Publication 1075, TX-RAMP Level 1, TX-RAMP Level 2, StateRAMP Low, StateRAMP Moderate

## Free Tools and Resources
Compliance Assessment (find out if your cloud environment is audit-ready): https://pandoracloud.net/assessment/
Compliance Cost Calculator (model proactive vs. reactive spend across 14 industry scenarios): https://calc.pandoracloud.net
Cloud Landing Zones Guide: https://pandoracloud.net/cloud-landing-zones-guide/
HIPAA and PCI Compliance Checklist: https://pandoracloud.net/compliance-checklist/
ATO Readiness Checklist: https://pandoracloud.net/ato-readiness-checklist/
Audit Prep Template (36 evidence items): https://pandoracloud.net/audit-prep-template/
Foundation Worksheet (score your cloud compliance foundation): https://pandoracloud.net/foundation-worksheet/
Compliance Program Blueprint: https://pandoracloud.net/compliance-program-blueprint/
Continuous Monitoring Toolkit (25 cloud controls with frequency and alert thresholds): https://pandoracloud.net/continuous-monitoring-toolkit/
Future of Compliance Whitepaper: https://pandoracloud.net/future-of-compliance/
FedRAMP and NIST 800-53 Readiness Checklist: https://pandoracloud.net/fedramp-nist-checklist/
HIPAA Cloud Checklist (healthcare SMBs): https://pandoracloud.net/hipaa-cloud-checklist/
SOC 2 Readiness Checklist: https://pandoracloud.net/soc2-readiness-checklist/
SBIR Compliance Sprint Plan (90-day plan for Phase 2 teams): https://pandoracloud.net/sbir-compliance-sprint-plan/
Mission App Builder Guide: https://pandoracloud.net/mission-app-builder-guide/
Diverse Cloud Partner Checklist: https://pandoracloud.net/diverse-cloud-partner-checklist/

## Blog
URL: https://pandoracloud.net/blog/
Topics: cloud landing zones, compliance mistakes SMBs make, AI and compliance automation, mission app landing zones, hidden costs of non-compliance, ATO timelines, compliance as a program, continuous monitoring, HIPAA cloud, SOC 2 for legal and insurance, FedRAMP and NIST IL comparison, SBIR compliance, diversity and compliance trust

## Newsletter
Built to Comply: monthly compliance guidance for regulated SMBs.
Subscribe: https://pandoracloud.net/newsletter/
Archive: https://pandoracloud.net/newsletter-archive/

## Market Position
Category: Compliance-first managed cloud for regulated small and mid-sized businesses. Pandora Cloud operates at the intersection of GovCloud managed services and SMB affordability, a niche historically served only by large system integrators (Booz Allen Hamilton, SAIC, Leidos, Deloitte) whose engagement minimums exceed $500,000 per year.
Differentiation: Defense-grade compliance (IL2/IL4/IL5, CMMC, FedRAMP) delivered at a fixed monthly subscription accessible to small businesses, with a first framework live in approximately 90 days vs. 12 to 18 months via traditional ATO paths.
Classification: Women-Owned Small Business, AWS Advanced Partner, Secret Facility Clearance holder. Serves the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), SBIR/STTR Phase 2 and Phase 3 teams, and regulated SMBs in healthcare, finance, legal, and insurance.
Competitive positioning: Challenger to large GovCloud integrators on price and speed; differentiated from generic managed security providers by compliance depth (421 NIST 800-53 HIGH controls, 30+ frameworks) and women-owned status for contract set-asides.

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