The urgent need for standardized cybersecurity protocols has become paramount to mitigate these risks. This is where StateRAMP comes into play. Modeled after FedRAMP, StateRAMP ensures that cloud service providers meet rigorous security standards before working with state governments.

In this article, we’ll explore the cost implications of StateRAMP compliance, its security benefits, and how organizations can strategically manage their budgets while maintaining compliance.

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StateRAMP Announces CJIS Overlay for Improved Compliance

Sep 25, 2024 Continuum GRC 0 Comment

To help limit compliance costs and support local adoption of stringent cybersecurity measures, the StateRAMP organization has announced that it is moving forward with a plan to map the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) framework into StateRAMP.

What does this mean for CSPs at the state level? So far, we don’t know much, but it could have big implications for agencies covering local and state law enforcement.

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StateRAMP, System Security Plans, and the Operational Control Matrix

Jan 4, 2024 Continuum GRC 0 Comment

StateRAMP is based on the FedRAMP standard, which means that it uses a similar set of documents and requirements to assess and authorize cloud service providers. One of the key documents of both StateRAMP and FedRAMP is the System Security Plan (SSP), which represents the provider’s security controls, compliance perimeter, and capabilities.

In Revision 5, StateRAMP has seemingly moved from the traditional SSP toward an “operational control matrix,” or systematized document outlining the same information. Here, we’ll cover the SSP/control matrix and what it represents for the provider during StateRAMP authorization.