FedRAMP
Before agencies can adopt a new technology, the government must ensure that it meets their strict standards and is correctly deployed to maximize security.
November 04, 2016-
Some federal IT managers say there are simply too many tools in the playing field and not enough governmentwide guidance to implement them quickly and easily.
October 24, 2016 -
FedRAMP is boasting increased authorizations and return business, and the new dashboard is making it easier for feds to use the program.
October 20, 2016 -
The Pentagon is developing a secure cloud computing architecture that will create a standard approach for boundary and application level security for commercial services.
September 26, 2016 -
The Commerce Department is trying to get ahead of the evolution of cybersecurity, including revamping and automating processes, evaluating upcoming technologies and creating an all-encompassing culture.
August 17, 2016 -
The Federal Risk Authorization Management Program is introducing two new tools this month to speed up and simplify the authorization process for cloud standards providers.
August 10, 2016 -
Now that high baseline for cloud security standards is finalized, the program looks to normalize the controls with the Defense Department’s security requirements guide under level 4 systems.
July 11, 2016 -
FedRAMP Accelerated aims to improve efficiency and transparency for parties on both sides of the authorization process.
May 20, 2016 -
Cloud computing is quickly changing almost every aspect of our lives. But for government agencies, it is often a struggle to keep up with the rapid pace of technology changes. The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is helping agencies chart their way, but they still need help. Fortunately, FedRAMP has arrived and is providing an efficient and affordable way to build long-term success in the cloud: Cisco® WebEx Web Conferencing, A FedRAMP-Authorized Service.
April 28, 2016 -
The Social Security Administration is updating its IT strategy so it can start taking advantage of the massive amounts of data it collects, and move toward data-driven decision-making.
April 15, 2016 Aging, non-compliant systems are risky. Don’t risk your agency’s IT! Learn more about how secure networks and FedRAMP-compliant cloud-based conferencing services will help you meet easily, work faster, travel less without risking security.
March 31, 2016-
Third-party assessment organizations will play a larger role in getting cloud service providers ready for final certification by the Joint Authorization Board under an updated approach announced by the FedRAMP program on March 28.
March 28, 2016 -
Matt Goodrich, the FedRAMP program office director, said the cloud cybersecurity effort is gaining interest, and JAB is looking to take advantage of that attention through an improved authorization process.
February 19, 2016 -
Stella Graves, CEO and co-founder of NetComm, talked to Women of Washington’ hosts Aileen Black and Gigi Schumm about how she tackles challenges.
February 17, 2016 -
DoD approved IBM to be its second Level 5 security cloud provider just as FedRAMP is finalizing its high baseline standard.
February 15, 2016