FedRAMP Demystified
“There are now two kinds of cloud providers — those with a FedRAMP authorization and those without.”
– from FedRAMP Demystified
FedRAMP can be complicated, confusing, and mysterious. But FedRAMP is also the gateway to $9 billion in annual federal spending for cloud-based solutions: understanding how it works and what it requires of your SaaS applications or services is the best “first step” you can take.
FedRAMP Demystified, a newly updated research note from Gartner® analyst Katell Thielemann, breaks down the “What, Why and How” of the FedRAMP process for beginners. This research note:
– Outlines the roles of the departments and organizations involved in FedRAMP authorization
– Explains security levels and baselines
– Highlights the different paths to the coveted Authority to Operate (ATO) status that unlocks federal budgets
– Shares a list of “FedRAMP Pros and Cons” to help SaaS product managers and CTOs build their business cases
This easily digestible report also shares a dozen key questions technology teams should ask to determine how well their SaaS or cloud offering will fit with FedRAMP’s processes and requirements.
Helping customers automate and accelerate cloud security and compliance
so they can enter new markets and unlock revenue in weeks, not months or years.
