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Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP)
LOCATION
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United States
industry
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Government
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Cloud Service Providers
Requirements
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Understanding FedRAMP: Authorizing Secure Cloud Services for Federal Agencies
FedRAMP harmonizes NIST 800-53 controls into Low, Moderate, and High baselines and adds rigorous documentation, independent 3PAO assessments, and continuous-monitoring requirements. Cloud providers must scope their federal boundary, implement hundreds of controls, compile an extensive authorization package, and pass government review before serving agencies.
ForgePath simplifies this journey—scoping CUI boundaries, building SSPs, coordinating 3PAO testing, and automating monthly POA&M updates—so you achieve authorization faster, reduce cost, and earn federal customer trust.
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FedRAMP Compliance At a Glance
FedRAMP standardizes security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud services used by U.S. federal agencies.
Requirements
FedRAMP Ready Status
Achieve initial readiness by defining the system boundary, completing a capability assessment, and publishing a FedRAMP Marketplace listing.
Security Authorization Package
Develop a comprehensive System Security Plan (SSP), policies, and procedures aligned with the chosen NIST 800-53 baseline (Low, Moderate, or High).
Third-Party Assessment (3PAO)
Engage an accredited 3PAO to execute a Security Assessment Plan, perform penetration testing, and produce a Security Assessment Report.
Agency/JAB Authorization to Operate
Remediate findings and submit the authorization package to obtain an Agency ATO or JAB Provisional ATO.
Continuous Monitoring & Annual Assessment
Submit monthly POA&Ms, quarterly vulnerability scans, and annual security assessments to maintain authorization.
How Forge Path Can Help
vCISO for Federal Cloud Programs
Provide executive guidance, stakeholder briefings, and governance to sustain long-term FedRAMP compliance.
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Win federal business, safeguard government data, and prove your cloud’s security pedigree. Partner with Forge Path to navigate readiness, close control gaps, and sustain continuous monitoring—keeping your ATO active and your agency customers confident.
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