Recently, the FedRAMP program (via the OMB) released a request for feedback on new guidance documentation for penetration testing under the program. The new guidance standards target organizations and 3PAOs undergoing or performing penetration tests under FedRAMP requirements.

The new guidance addresses new attack vectors targeting subsystems in IT infrastructure. 

Here, we’ll cover his newest draft about new guidance standards for FedRAMP penetration testing.

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As technology advances, the need for effective cybersecurity measures becomes increasingly important. The necessity for regular testing, including penetration testing, has raised awareness of best practices and standards for such assessments.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed comprehensive guidelines and standards to help organizations safeguard their information systems from cyber threats. Among these guidelines is NIST 800-115, a guide for conducting penetration testing on information systems.

This article will explore the fundamental principles of NIST 800-115 and the benefits of conducting penetration testing according to its guidelines. We will also discuss how organizations can use the information gathered from penetration testing to improve their cybersecurity. Organizations can better protect their systems and data from cyber threats by following the recommendations outlined in this guide.

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Penetration tests sometimes seem like an extreme measure that ultra-secure companies take to fend off the most formidable threats. However, any company wanting to get serious about cybersecurity and compliance will sometimes run against the practice. This is similar to when working with the federal government. Here, we’ll discuss FedRAMP and penetration testing requirements.

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