Advancing Secure Cloud Adoption for Government
Standardizing cloud security to reduce risk and build trusted solutions.
GovRAMP is a nonprofit community providing a clear, risk-based pathway for governments and providers to verify, adopt, and maintain secure cloud solutions.
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How to Engage with GovRAMP
GovRAMP brings together a collaborative membership community and a standardized security program—giving organizations clear pathways to participate, adopt, and advance secure cloud solutions.
Join the GovRAMP Community
GovRAMP membership connects government, industry, and advisors to collaborate, access resources, and align on standardized approaches to secure cloud adoption.
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Public and private sector membership options
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Access to guidance, tools, and working groups
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Direct connection to the GovRAMP ecosystem
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Security Snapshot
GovRAMP Security Snapshot is a 12‑month assessment that evaluates a cloud product’s security maturity using the top 40 NIST controls, helping providers improve security while giving governments a quick view of risk.
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Progressing Security Snapshot
GovRAMP Progressing Security Snapshot is an ongoing assessment that evaluates a cloud product’s security maturity using the top 40 NIST controls, helping providers continuously improve security while giving governments an evolving view of risk.
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Core Verification
GovRAMP Core Verification is a 12‑month PMO‑validated assessment of 60 NIST controls, confirming baseline security maturity through required documentation and quarterly continuous monitoring.
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Ready Verification
GovRAMP Ready Verification is a 12‑month status based on an independent 3PAO assessment of 80 NIST controls, with PMO validation, confirming baseline security maturity through required documentation, monthly continuous monitoring, and an annual assessment.
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Authorized/Provisional Verification
GovRAMP Authorized/Provisional Verification is a 12‑month status based on an independent 3PAO assessment of 300+ NIST controls, with PMO validation, confirming baseline security maturity through required documentation, monthly continuous monitoring, and an annual assessment.
A Clear Path to Verified Cloud Security
The GovRAMP Security Program provides a standardized framework to assess and verify cloud security, enabling confident adoption and transparent, ongoing risk management.
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Built on NIST-based principles
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Defined pathways: Core, Ready, Provisional, Authorized
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Designed for continuous security and transparency
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Testimonials
Trusted by those advancing secure cloud across government and private sector.
"Our GovRAMP membership helps mitigate risk, ensures compliance with rigorous cybersecurity requirements, and reinforces our commitment to protecting sensitive information."
"Through programs like the Progressing Snapshot, GovRAMP provides direct PMO engagement that helps clarify the verification process and supports providers in successfully achieving verification."
Built by the Community, for the Community
GovRAMP is shaped by the experts who use it—bringing together government, industry, and advisors to collaboratively guide and evolve the program.
GovRAMP For Government Organizations
Adopt Secure Cloud with Confidence
GovRAMP provides a clear, standardized approach for governments to evaluate, adopt, and manage secure cloud solutions—while aligning procurement, reducing risk, and connecting with a growing network of participating agencies.
Private Sector Membership
Your First Step Toward GovRAMP Verification
GovRAMP membership connects providers to the community, resources, and guidance needed to navigate the security program—serving as the first step to list and advance your product through the GovRAMP process.
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