New Compliant CSPs!
The FedRAMP PMO is excited to announce three new systems, including one JAB Authorization and two Agency Authorizations!
ServiceNow earned a JAB Provisional Authorization (P-ATO) on February 17, 2016 for its Service Automation Government Cloud Suite.
Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online for Government is now FedRAMP Compliant and earned an Agency Authorization from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Dynamics CRM is a Customer Relationship Management software package developed by Microsoft. The Dynamics CRM Online allows users to coordinate workflow and develop metrics for the sales and marketing efforts within an organization.
Cisco Webex is now FedRAMP Compliant and earned an Agency Authorization from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Cisco WebEx industry-leading web and video conferencing helps people to easily meet, collaborate, and stay productive anywhere, anytime, on any device. Cisco WebEx Meeting Center is a cost-effective alternative to face-to-face meetings
FedRAMP now has 24 JAB P-ATOs and 60 FedRAMP Compliant CSP systems! A complete list can be viewed here.
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Reader Submission: Case for using FedRAMP
Early in my federal security experience, I supported a government application hosting data center enclave as a security configuration manager for a large internet-facing government system. This required understanding many FISMA, NIST, and DISA controls and security configurations. I also had to verify that the systems in the data center were operating properly to these control requirements, which meant sending continuous monitoring reports to federal agencies.
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New 3PAOs
The PMO has added two new Third Party Assessment Organizations (3PAOs) to its roster of accredited independent assessors.
MBL Technologies and RSM US LLP are available for use by agencies and Cloud Services Providers (CSPs). The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) accredits FedRAMP 3PAOs with the FedRAMP PMO providing final approval. Please contact A2LA for more information on becoming an accredited FedRAMP 3PAO.
We Want to Hear from You!
In the past year, the FedRAMP PMO has released five training courses. Now we want to know what you think about them. Take this short survey and let us know what you think about our course offerings.
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Updated Frequently Asked Questions
The FedRAMP PMO has added eight additional Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to the FedRAMP.gov website. We took these questions from your emails and inquiries into the FedRAMP’s requirements and process.
Here are the new FAQs:
Are third-party vendors required to be FedRAMP authorized?
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FedRAMP in the News:
Matt Goodrich: Status check for FedRAMP’s cloud services program
Chad Woolf: AWS guidance aims to help agencies secure cloud network connections
High-security clouds forming off of FedRAMP, DoD
AWS testing cloud and network security initiative for federal agencies
GSA working to speed up FedRAMP authorizations
AWS Issues Guidance on Agency Readiness for Trusted Internet Connection
Cornerstone OnDemand (CSOD) announces receipt of FedRAMP authorization from US Federal government
Cornerstone OnDemand (CSOD) receives FedRAMP authorization from US Federal government
Cyber, cloud lead DOD budget priorities
Federal Government to Spend 8.5% of all IT Spending on Cloud in FY 2016, According to IDC Government Insights
Cornerstone OnDemand secures FedRAMP approval for talent management platform
Edge Hosting;s CloudPlus infrastructure receives Provisional Authorization from Department of Defense
Cornerstone OnDemand losses increase, but FedRAMP approval won
IRS fighting for 2010 funding in 2017
IBM Achieves Highest U.S. Defense Information Systems Agency Authorization for Cloud Services
FedRAMP and CDM offer a unified path to security in the cloud
Government Agencies Need to Engage in Cloud Security Due Diligence
Cybersecurity & Healthcare: Does Cybersecurity Act Help or Hurt?
Google Apps for Work clears FedRAMP authorization process
Onix expands cloud computing offering to Federal government
Onix to use Google for Government cloud
OTS to preview expanded Federal IT solutions at Tower Club Reception
Decision Lens achieves Agency FedRAMP certification
First woman-owned business small business FedRAMP nod
Decision Lens obtains FedRAMP certification for cloud-based software; John Kealey comments