2024 has been a watershed year for FedRAMP, ushering in significant structural, procedural, and technological advancements to the program meant to streamline authorization and make bringing cloud products to federal agencies easier.
From new governance to new paths to authorization, we’re recapping FedRAMP’s changes in 2024.
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.
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.