U.S. Federal Chief Information Officers (CIO) Council’s Post

The OMB FedRAMP memo is here! This document rescinds and replaces the 2011 memo that first established FedRAMP and paves the way for modernization and more efficient security authorizations and continuous monitoring processes. We look forward to diving in - our team will be providing more details on our blog. #FedRAMP #cybersecurity #OMB #governmentcontracting

A big day for agencies and cloud service providers. The updated memo begins tackling some of the common and most impactful challenges faced by cloud stakeholders. Great collaboration between OMB, GSA, the Federal CIO’s office, and the countless other federal and industry partners responsible for this milestone!

I applaud the Government's efforts to streamline FedRAMP. But streamlining FedRAMP is not nearly enough. We need more consistency in regulations between the agencies and across the Government. We have FedRAMP, FedRAMP High, IL4, IL5, IL6, ICD-503. Multiply that by 3+ cloud service providers. Add to that, the fact that you need to deploy in commercial, GovCloud, Secret, and Top Secret regions. The permutations and combinations are absurd for virtually any SaaS company. The proof is that after 10 years, there are 300 FedRAMP approved applications. For IL4/5 there are roughly a dozen, and fewer in Secret and top secret regions. Something has to give!

Excited to announce OMB's new FedRAMP policy! It streamlines cloud adoption for federal agencies, enhancing security and efficiency. It's a big step forward in modernizing government IT. Learn more in our Fact Sheet: FACT SHEET: OMB Releases FedRAMP Guidance to Accelerate the Secure Adoption of Cloud Services | OMB | The White House https://lnkd.in/eKDW_kKe #FedRAMP #SupplyChainOfTrust #CloudSecurity #ITModernization   

The memo provides clear guidelines, mandates the use of OSCAL across all federal agencies, and sets clear timelines for implementation.  Key takeaways: -- CSP’s will be required to transmit SSP, SAP, SAR and POAMS in OSCAL format. FedRamp has 18 months to implement. -- Each federal agency must use a GRC tool that can import, export and manage OSCAL files. Agencies have 180 days to update policies and 24 months to implement.

This is a timely and much-needed update to the original OMB FedRAMP memo, and will set the conditions for the FedRAMP PMO to modernize and continue doing what they have been successful doing for government and industry over the last dozen years. #Fedramp

The recent FedRAMP guidance is a powerful step forward in modernizing federal cloud adoption, particularly in areas like veteran care where secure, seamless processes are critical. Integrating AI and other emerging technologies into these cloud services can transform how agencies implement and manage their business processes. For instance, AI can automate security compliance, streamline the authorization process, and ensure real-time threat detection, allowing agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs to focus on delivering uninterrupted care. By leveraging AI (or equally applicable and right sized technologies), agencies can optimize their workflows, enhance data management, and improve collaboration, ultimately delivering better outcomes for veterans and the public. This is more than just tech adoption; it's about driving stronger, more efficient business processes across government operations. #AI #FedRAMP #BusinessProcess #DigitalTransformation #VeteranCare #EmergingTech

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