StateRAMP is a security framework that ensures cloud service providers (CSPs) handling government data meet stringent cybersecurity requirements. As more states adopt StateRAMP as a standard for cloud security, CSPs seeking to work with government agencies must achieve and maintain this certification. However, navigating the certification process presents several challenges, even for seasoned professionals.

This guide outlines CSPs’ common pitfalls in the StateRAMP certification process and offers actionable insights to help experts avoid them. From the complexities of documentation to continuous monitoring, this article provides an in-depth look at key areas that can derail your certification efforts.

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Securing these digital environments is paramount as cloud-based systems and services become more integral to government operations. Enter the FedRAMP Digital Authorization Package Pilot, a significant milestone in modernizing and automating the FedRAMP authorization process.

This pilot program aims to streamline the FedRAMP process, accelerating cloud adoption by improving security assessments’ efficiency, transparency, and reusability. For experts in federal cloud security, the pilot reflects FedRAMP’s commitment to evolving with emerging technologies while reducing the time and resources required for cloud providers to gain authorization.

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The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is evolving to streamline and enhance its cloud security framework for federal agencies and cloud service providers (CSPs). The latest updates, stemming from two significant announcements, signify critical shifts in FedRAMP’s authorization process, which aims to promote efficiency, security, and scalability for cloud solutions used across government agencies.

This article explores these new developments on a single authorization pathway through the Joint Authorization Board (JAB) and broader modernization efforts within FedRAMP.

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