StateRAMP is an organization that has formulated a cloud cybersecurity and compliance initiative, serving as a state-level counterpart to the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP). Functioning as a state-level certification program, StateRAMP enables cloud service providers to undergo assessment and gain authorization to operate within a state’s cloud environment. While it mirrors the structure of FedRAMP, StateRAMP is customized to address the specific requirements of individual states. By obtaining a single certification, cloud service providers through StateRAMP can fulfill the security mandates of multiple states, eliminating the need for separate certification processes for each state. The primary objective of StateRAMP is to simplify the collaboration between cloud service providers and state governments, fostering increased utilization of cloud services by state agencies.
In contrast to FedRAMP, which is overseen by a US Federal Agency, StateRAMP operates as a registered 501(c)(6) nonprofit membership organization. It comprises service providers offering IaaS, PaaS, and/or SaaS solutions, third-party assessment organizations, and government officials. It is essential to note that StateRAMP is not endorsed by or affiliated with FedRAMP or the United States Government.
Cloud Service Providers (CSP) aspiring to achieve StateRAMP certification and compliance must adhere to the process outlined by the StateRAMP Program Management Office. The procedure shares similarities with FedRAMP and encompasses the following key activities and steps:
Beyond these steps, the Cloud Service Provider (CSP) needs to secure a State sponsor for formal authorization. Similar to the FedRAMP Marketplace, StateRAMP maintains the Authorized Products List (APL), categorizing each listed cloud service with one of six security statuses. These statuses reflect the progression toward verified offerings and the level of verification provided by their sponsor.
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