Best for: FedRAMP is mandatory for federal agency cloud deployments and service models at the low, moderate, and high-risk impact levels. Companies that employ cloud technologies in products or services used by the federal government may be required to obtain an ATO.
Mandatory?
FedRAMP is mandatory for federal agency cloud deployments and service models at the low, moderate, and high-risk impact levels
Who validates?
Independent third-party assessment organization (3PAO) accredited by the program, plus technical review by the FedRAMP PMO
Renewal
Scope
Cloud service providers and cloud services used by US federal agencies
Governing body
Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP). Official source