GovRAMP extends the FedRAMP model to state and local government agencies, providing a standardised security authorisation programme for cloud services procured by state, local, tribal, and territorial governments.
What is GovRAMP?
GovRAMP is a government-wide security authorisation programme modelled on FedRAMP, designed specifically for cloud services procured by state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) government agencies. It provides a standardised, reusable security assessment framework that reduces duplication of effort across government entities.
Cloud service providers that achieve GovRAMP authorisation can demonstrate their security posture to multiple state and local agencies simultaneously, accelerating procurement and reducing the burden of individual agency security reviews.
GovRAMP is particularly relevant for organisations that have already achieved FedRAMP authorisation and wish to expand into the state and local government market, as the frameworks share significant alignment.
Compliance requirements
GovRAMP requirements are based on NIST 800-53 controls, adapted for the state and local government context.
Implement controls to limit access to state and local government cloud systems to authorised users, aligned to NIST 800-53 requirements.
Establish and maintain baseline configurations for cloud systems serving state and local government agencies.
Establish incident-handling capabilities with reporting requirements aligned to state and local government agency needs.
Conduct risk assessments using GovRAMP-specific methodologies, including continuous monitoring and vulnerability management.
Implement controls to manage risks from the supply chain, including third-party service providers and software components.
Implement privacy controls to protect personally identifiable information (PII) processed on behalf of state and local government agencies.
Audit process
Netru manages the complete GovRAMP authorisation journey, from initial assessment through to Marketplace listing and continuous monitoring.
We assess your existing security posture and determine the appropriate GovRAMP authorisation path and impact level.
We categorise your cloud system to determine the appropriate impact level and applicable control baseline.
We draft your comprehensive SSP documenting implementation of all applicable controls for your impact level.
We manage the engagement with a GovRAMP-accredited assessor to conduct the formal security assessment.
We prepare the complete authorisation package for review by the GovRAMP Programme Management Office.
We support the GovRAMP Marketplace listing process, enabling state and local agencies to procure your services.
How Netru delivers it
Our team leverages FedRAMP expertise to deliver GovRAMP authorisation efficiently. We manage the entire process from assessment to Marketplace listing, helping you access the state and local government market with confidence.
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