(NIST photo) NIST releases automation-friendly security and privacy assessment procedures The agency developed an online comment tool to release future controls and assessment procedures concurrently to keep pace with evolving cyber threats. Jan 27, 2022 By Dave Nyczepir
(Getty Images) FedRAMP eyes .govCAR for other authorization applications The program management office hopes .govCAR will streamline the security authorization process. Oct 28, 2021 By Dave Nyczepir
(Getty Images) FedRAMP just automated checking security authorization packages for completeness Cloud vendors should be able to get their hands on the XML-automated validations next week. Aug 3, 2021 By Dave Nyczepir
(Getty Images) Agency reuse of FedRAMP-approved cloud products climbs with automation Also: an update on the fate of the FedRAMP Authorization Act in the Senate Jul 20, 2021 By Dave Nyczepir
(Getty Images) FEMA working to clarify cyber controls Only then can the agency use automation for compliance, according to its CTO. Mar 10, 2021 By Dave Nyczepir
(Getty Images) FedRAMP cloud security requirements under revision The program management offices is aligning security impact levels with new NIST guidance on security and privacy controls. Nov 30, 2020 By Dave Nyczepir
Ashley Mahan speaks Oct. 2, 2019, at the Public Sector Innovation Summit presented by VMware and produced by FedScoop and StateScoop. (Scoop News Group) Agency reuse of cloud services on the rise during pandemic FedRAMP has proven critical to agencies like the State Department that are increasing their reliance on the cloud to operate in a time of telework. Oct 19, 2020 By Dave Nyczepir
Technology Transformation Services Director Anil Cheriyan talks about automating FedRAMP at the National Press Club on Feb. 21, 2020. (Dave Nyczepir / FedScoop) TTS director shares plans to automate, improve FedRAMP The Center for Cybersecurity Policy and Law released recommendations to streamline the program that Anil Cheriyan said is agency will consider. Feb 21, 2020 By Dave Nyczepir