FedRAMP
FedRAMP is the U.S. government program providing a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services used by federal agencies.
What FedRAMP is, in plain terms
FedRAMP (the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program) is the U.S. government program that standardizes how cloud products are security-assessed, authorized, and continuously monitored for use by federal agencies. Its control requirements are drawn from NIST SP 800-53 baselines (Low, Moderate, High), and authorizations are supported by accredited Third-Party Assessment Organizations (3PAOs). It is one of the most rigorous frameworks a cloud provider can pursue.
Typical effort & timeline
Authorization is a substantial undertaking involving a 3PAO assessment and an authorization path such as an Agency ATO. After authorization, continuous monitoring is an ongoing obligation rather than a one-time event.
Is this framework for you?
- Cloud service providers that want to sell to U.S. federal agencies.
- SaaS companies pursuing public-sector revenue that requires an authorization.
- Vendors that need a defensible, continuously monitored federal security posture.
Key facts about FedRAMP
- Security controls are based on NIST SP 800-53 baselines (Low, Moderate, High).
- Authorization paths include the JAB Provisional ATO and Agency ATO.
- Assessments are performed by accredited Third-Party Assessment Organizations (3PAOs).
- Requires ongoing continuous monitoring after an authorization is granted.
Public information about the framework itself. We don't claim certifications, assessment status, or authorizations for our own product.
How we help with FedRAMP
- Track NIST SP 800-53 Moderate controls against tests and evidence — our seeded control library currently covers the core Access Control, Audit & Accountability, Identification & Authentication, System & Communications Protection, and System & Information Integrity families, with the remainder of the Moderate baseline in progress.
- Maintain a System Security Plan and supporting documentation.
- Support continuous-monitoring activities with live control data.
- Reuse overlapping evidence from other security frameworks.
Get and stay compliant
How the platform supports your FedRAMP program, from first scope to ongoing monitoring.
Select your baseline
Determine the NIST SP 800-53 impact level (Low, Moderate, or High) for your offering.
Build the SSP
Maintain a System Security Plan and supporting documentation describing each control.
Support the 3PAO assessment
Map controls to evidence and keep it organized for the assessment organization.
Run continuous monitoring
Feed live control data into ongoing monitoring after authorization is granted.
What FedRAMP covers
Public, high-level control or requirement areas, for orientation, not a complete control list.
Reuse evidence across frameworks
FedRAMP shares controls with frameworks you may already run. A passing test can satisfy requirements in more than one place, so adding the next framework means reusing work, not repeating it.
Common questions about FedRAMP
FedRAMP control baselines are based on NIST SP 800-53, selected by impact level: Low, Moderate, or High.
An accredited Third-Party Assessment Organization (3PAO) performs the independent security assessment.
No. Continuous monitoring is required after authorization, which is why live control data matters so much.
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