Federal Cloud Security Framework
The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is a U.S. government initiative designed to standardize and streamline the process for assessing, authorizing, and continuously monitoring cloud services utilized by federal agencies. Launched to address the increasing adoption of cloud technologies within the federal government, FedRAMP establishes a unified framework to ensure that cloud service providers (CSPs) meet rigorous security standards.
FedRAMP aims to enhance the security and reliability of cloud services by implementing a consistent and repeatable security assessment process. This helps federal agencies confidently adopt cloud solutions while maintaining compliance with federal security requirements.
The Program’s Primary Objectives Include
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Standardization
Providing a uniform set of security requirements and assessment procedures to ensure that all cloud services meet federal standards.
Efficiency
Streamlining the authorization process to reduce the time and cost associated with cloud service approvals.
Transparancy
Seamlessly integrate Azure AD with third-party applications, hybrid environments, and existing on-prem identity solutions.
Compliance Requirements
Compliance requirements are regulations, standards, and policies that organizations must follow to ensure legal, ethical, and secure operations. These include frameworks like ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2, covering data security, privacy, and risk management. Non-compliance can lead to penalties, financial loss, and reputational damage.
Security Controls
Adopt and apply security controls based on the FedRAMP security control baseline, tailored to the specific needs of the cloud service.
Documentation
Provide a detailed authorization package, including a System Security Plan (SSP), Security Assessment Report (SAR), and Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M), to the FedRAMP PMO.
Security Assessment
Work with an accredited 3PAO to perform a comprehensive assessment of the cloud service’s security posture.
Continuous Monitoring
Provide a detailed authorization package, including a System Security Plan (SSP), Security Assessment Report (SAR), and Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M), to the FedRAMP PMO.