What Does It Mean to Be GovRAMP Compliant?
GovRAMP provides a standardized approach to cloud security for state and local governments by ensuring their third-party suppliers are compliant. Whether pursuing Ready or Authorized status, compliance ensures your organization meets rigorous security standards and earns the trust of public sector clients.
Targeted Solutions for Faster, Stronger Protection
Our approach, rooted in national risk research, is designed to maximize your security impact quickly and effectively. By leveraging comprehensive data and proven strategies, we prioritize the most critical vulnerabilities, enabling you to enhance your security posture with precision and speed. This focused, research-based approach ensures your resources are used where they provide the highest ROI, giving you faster results and greater protection.
Understanding GovRAMP Statuses
GovRAMP Core
GovRAMP Core offers an entry-level, cost-effective path to verified cybersecurity compliance. Designed for providers with lower-risk solutions, Core requires just 60 controls (versus 80 for Ready) and does not require a 3PAO assessment. It provides a verified designation that demonstrates foundational security and helps organizations build trust without the full investment of higher-tier authorizations.
GovRAMP Ready
GovRAMP Ready status confirms that a CSP meets the minimum mandatory requirements for cybersecurity compliance. It involves a Readiness Assessment Report (RAR) conducted by an approved 3PAO and indicates that a provider is well-positioned to pursue full authorization. Ready status signals a strong security posture and readiness for deeper engagement with government buyers.
GovRAMP Authorized
GovRAMP Authorized is the highest level of compliance, confirming that a CSP has implemented all required security controls for its designated impact level. Achieving this status involves a full Security Assessment Report (SAR), ongoing continuous monitoring, and verification by a 3PAO. It provides government agencies with assurance of long-term compliance and operational security.
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End-to-End Support for GovRAMP Compliance
We begin by conducting a thorough assessment of your current security posture against GovRAMP requirements. This analysis identifies areas needing improvement and provides a clear roadmap for achieving compliance.
Based on the gap analysis, our advisors develop customized strategies to address identified deficiencies, ensuring that your systems and processes align with GovRAMP standards.
Proper documentation is incredibly important for GovRAMP compliance. We assist in preparing all necessary materials, including policies, procedures, and security artifacts, to support your RAR or SAR submissions.
Leveraging our established relationships with accredited 3PAOs, we can help facilitate connecting you for the assessment process to help ensure that evaluations are conducted efficiently and effectively.
Achieving authorization is just the beginning. We provide ongoing support to maintain your compliance status, including continuous monitoring and regular updates to address evolving security threats.
Unmatched Expertise, Proven Results
From our roots as a division of Knowledge Services, the founding NIST-based Program Management Office (PMO) for GovRAMP, RAMPQuest brings unique insights and a proven track record of guiding organizations to compliance. Our tailored solutions, industry expertise, and end-to-end support set us apart as the trusted partner for your GovRAMP journey.
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