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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SOC 2 compliance provides a structured approach to ensuring data security, availability, and processing integrity, among other aspects. This article will dive into the specifics of SOC 2 and its impact on cloud security, shedding light on the technical controls, best practices, and the vital role of third-party attestations in bolstering trust between service providers and their clients.

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The Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 199 provides organizations and individuals with the necessary guidance to determine a cybersecurity threat’s impact level accurately. These impact levels define the level of security a system should have to protect the data contained therein adequately. 

This article will take you through an overview of FIPS 199 and how it can help you understand the three categories of impact levels, define terms used in FIPS 199, assess the impact of a cybersecurity threat, and provide best practices for interpreting results and mitigating risk. 

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