Understanding IRS Publication 4812 is not just about compliance; it’s about upholding a standard of trust and integrity crucial to the IRS’s operations and the taxpayers’ confidence. This relatively new standard addresses how contractors in the federal supply chain handle data specific to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and its mission of maintaining the privacy of citizens’ information. 

This article will cover the basics of IRS 4812, including what it is and the bird’s-eye view of what it expects from contractors. 

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The journey towards StateRAMP compliance is complex, with IT decision-makers at the strategic forefront. ITDMs are responsible for an organization’s infrastructure, including security and regulations, guiding their organizations through the nuances of the compliance process. 

While working with a framework like StateRAMP, these decision-makers will inevitably have to take leading roles in guiding company culture around these standards. This article is for those preparing for such a journey with StateRAMP. 

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The FedRAMP OMB has recently released a memorandum on modernizing the standard to address new realities in digital technology.  This shift reflects the increasing reliance on Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and the strategic roles of Managed Service Providers (MSPs) in the federal, as well as the impact of new technologies like artificial intelligence.

This article aims to summarize some of these pivotal updates to FedRAMP, unraveling their implications for service providers navigating the nuanced federal marketplace. 

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