- Complete FedRAMP documentation including the FedRAMP SSP.
- Implement controls in accordance with FIPS 199 categorization.
- Have CSO assessed by a FedRAMP Third Party Assessment Organization (3PAO)
- Remediate findings.
- Develop Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)
What is the FedRAMP program and why is it important?
The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is a government-wide program that promotes the adoption of secure cloud services across the federal government by providing a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services.
What are the FedRAMP controls?
- Access Control.
- Awareness and Training.
- Audit and Accountability.
- Security Assessment and Authorization.
- Configuration Management.
- Contingency Planning.
- Identification and Authentication.
- Incident Response.
How many controls does FedRAMP have?
FedRAMP also suggests guaranteeing that the entire scope of authorization already encompasses the full spectrum of services. Low-level systems have exactly 125 controls, moderate level systems have 325 controls, while high-level systems are required to comply with 421 controls.28 jul 2017
What is FedRAMP continuous monitoring?
The goal of FedRAMP continuous monitoring is to provide operational visibility, manage change control, and ensure incidents are responded to in timely manner. To ensure their data remains secure, CSPs must deliver evidentiary information to agencies on a periodic basis.9 ago 2018
How do I get FedRAMP approval?
There are two approaches to obtaining a FedRAMP Authorization, a provisional authorization through the Joint Authorization Board (JAB) or an authorization through an agency. In the Agency Authorization path, agencies may work directly with a Cloud Service Provider (CSP) for authorization at any time.
How long does it take to get FedRAMP authorized?
A FedRAMP JAB P-ATO assessment takes about 7-9 months to complete. An agency ATO can take anywhere from 4-6 months to complete.