The Department of Defense (DoD) and other government agencies rely on Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) to determine whether an organization has the appropriate security measures in place to work with controlled or vulnerable data. CMMC was implemented by the DoD as a unified standard to improve the protection of the defense industrial base (DIB). […]
FISMA Versus FedRAMP: What Are The Differences?
Compliance is a top priority for federal agencies and the contractors that store and process sensitive government data. Even if an organization does not yet operate in the private sector, it is important to understand federal IT compliance standards like FISMA and FedRAMP. These government compliance standards can be complex as they often overlap and […]
The Importance Of Obtaining FedRAMP Compliance
Obtaining FedRAMP compliance is no easy feat. According to the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation, this process can take anywhere from six months to two years and cost businesses upwards of $500,000. Despite the challenges that many organizations face when working towards compliance, achieving certification can be highly rewarding and prosperous. FedRAMP enables the federal […]
How To Achieve Your Target FedRAMP Impact Level
Achieving FedRAMP certification is a requirement for any organization that wants to work with a government agency. The Federal Risk and Management Program (FedRAMP) is a government-wide cybersecurity risk management program used to evaluate and authorize cloud service provider (CSP) service offerings. FedRAMP was established in 2011 by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) […]
The CMMC Compliance Checklist
Contractors that work with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) will soon be required to meet CMMC requirements before they can bid on contracts. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) was initiated by the DoD as a strategy to implement cybersecurity across the defense industrial base (DIB). Currently, there are more than 300,000 companies in […]
How to Become FedRAMP Certified
The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) was established in 2011 and provides a risk-based approach to the adoption and use of secure cloud services. FedRAMP delivers guidance to corporate and governmental organizations in an attempt to increase efficiency and reduce duplicity associated with security authorization processes. The risk management program was created to […]
FedRAMP Compliance Requirements & Checklist
The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is a federal program that promotes the use of secure cloud services. This compliance program created by the U.S. government establishes a baseline for cloud-based services and products in regards to their approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring. Under FedRAMP, agencies are better equipped to […]
What Are The FedRAMP Impact Levels?
The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is a United States government program used to elevate and authorize the offerings of cloud service providers (CSPs). This government-wide program is managed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), the Federal Chief […]
What Is FedRAMP And Why Is It Important?
Keeping government data out of the wrong hands is a top priority in the United States. Innovations in technology have opened up new opportunities in the form of cloud computing. The on-demand availability of computer system resources, including data storage capabilities, has resulted in greater flexibility, increased collaboration, quality control, and cost savings. Despite the […]