FedRAMP
Technology & Computing abbreviation · Cloud Computing
| Stands for | Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program |
|---|---|
| Categories | Technology & Computing |
FedRAMP stands for Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, a cloud computing abbreviation.
The US government program that standardizes security assessment and authorization of cloud products used by federal agencies, based on NIST SP 800-53 controls at Low, Moderate and High impact levels.
Example: The agency can't buy the SaaS tool until it reaches FedRAMP Moderate authorization.
Usage notes
Established in 2011 and run by the General Services Administration. Authorization traditionally took a year or more and cost vendors heavily, prompting the FedRAMP Authorization Act of 2022 and later efforts to speed up reviews. The FedRAMP Marketplace lists authorized services.
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