Deviation and Significant Change Requests in FedRAMP: A Comprehensive Guide

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FedRAMP provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services used by federal agencies. While the program’s rigorous baseline requirements ensure consistent security, the reality is that this consistency calls for a little flexibility. 

This is where deviation requests and significant change requests come into play.

These two mechanisms enable CSPs to adapt their systems while maintaining compliance and security integrity, serving as a crucial way for companies to meet FedRAMP requirements. 

 

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The Costs of Compliance and Data Breaches

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Data is possibly one of the most valuable assets any organization holds. Customer information, employee records, and proprietary business intelligence present challenges because the data flowing through modern enterprises represents both significant opportunities and serious risks. 

Businesses face a challenging balance: investing in compliance measures to protect sensitive information while also preparing for the real possibility that those protections might be breached. Understanding the true costs of both compliance and data breaches has become essential for any organization’s long-term success and resilience.

 

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