FedRAMP has been a cornerstone of cloud adoption in the federal sector, ensuring that cloud service providers meet rigorous security standards. However, as digital transformation accelerates and government agencies seek faster adoption of innovative solutions, traditional compliance methods have proven time-consuming and resource-intensive. 

To address these challenges, FedRAMP has introduced the Agile Delivery Pilot, a groundbreaking initiative to streamline the authorization process and promote iterative innovation and improvement without incurring compliance penalties.

This article discusses the details of the Agile Delivery Pilot, examining its methodology, how it improves upon traditional FedRAMP processes, and what it means for the future of cloud services and compliance frameworks.

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Cloud environments are now the common foundation of most IT and app deployments, and the extended use of public cloud infrastructure means that many companies rely on shared systems to manage their data, applications, and computing resources.

While public cloud computing is a cost-effective way to support these kinds of deployments, it also adds several issues related to security and compliance, and it’s up to CSPs and their customers to work together to maintain security. 

This article explores the shared responsibility model, how responsibilities differ across service types, and best practices to ensure security and compliance in cloud environments.

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As federal agencies increasingly adopt cloud-native applications, containerized environments have become essential for deploying and scaling applications efficiently. Containers allow developers to package applications with all dependencies in isolated, consistent environments that run across multiple platforms, making them a popular choice for cloud service providers. However, this rise in container use also introduces unique security challenges, especially for CSPs pursuing or maintaining FedRAMP compliance.

FedRAMP’s rigorous requirements for securing cloud services mean that container security has become a critical factor in compliance efforts. By implementing robust container security practices, CSPs can protect their environments, meet FedRAMP’s stringent standards, and provide secure and compliant services to federal agencies.

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