In the ever-expanding cosmos of cloud computing, the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is the primary standard for cloud service providers working with federal agencies. Recognizing this, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has released a draft memorandum to revitalize FedRAMP, signaling a pivotal transformation to enhance the program’s efficiency, agility, and responsiveness to modern security threats.

This article will explore the newly proposed authorization paths for FedRAMP, how they differ from the previous standard, and what that might mean for cloud products and providers.