Three Accredited 3PAOs Join GovRAMP's Voluntary Discount Program
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Olivia Maple October 6, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS — October 6, 2026 — GovRAMP today announced that Aprio, Insight Assurance, and Lazarus Alliance have joined the GovRAMP 3PAO Discount Program, bringing the total number of participating third-party assessment organizations (3PAOs) to 17.
The continued growth of the program gives more service providers access to discounted independent security assessments as they work toward meeting government cybersecurity requirements.
Eligible service providers can receive discounts of up to 30% on independent security assessments after completing GovRAMP’s Progressing Security Snapshot Program or achieving Core Verification. By recognizing security work already completed through GovRAMP, participating 3PAOs help reduce the cost of the next step toward independent assessment while encouraging providers to continue investing in their cybersecurity programs and pursuing GovRAMP verification.
The GovRAMP 3PAO Discount Program includes the following accredited assessment organizations:
“The future of public sector cybersecurity depends on trusted, scalable frameworks. GovRAMP brings greater consistency and transparency to the cloud security authorization process, helping organizations demonstrate trust and giving government entities greater confidence in the technologies they adopt. What excites me about GovRAMP is its ability to create a common path into the public sector, reducing duplicative compliance efforts while helping organizations build a stronger, more mature cybersecurity program.” — Jen Hawks, Government Compliance Managing Director, Aprio
"Insight Assurance is proud to support the work service providers put into GovRAMP’s Progressing Security Snapshot and Core Verification programs by giving them a more accessible path to independent validation. Providers who complete these programs enter the assessment process with a clearer understanding of their control environment, which supports a more efficient, higher-quality review. We’re glad to join GovRAMP’s 3PAO Discount Program and continue supporting a cybersecurity ecosystem built on quality and trust." — Jesus Jimenez, Chief Executive Officer, Insight Assurance
“Readiness is not something a provider can manufacture in the last week before an independent assessment,” said Peters. “Providers that complete GovRAMP’s Progressing Security Snapshot or achieve Core Verification arrive with stronger documentation, clearer control ownership, and fewer surprises. Extending them a discount is not a giveaway. It is Lazarus Alliance recognizing that they have already carried part of the load. Doing security right should cost less than doing it late.” — Michael Peters, Chief Executive Officer, Lazarus Alliance
GovRAMP is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to advancing consistent, trusted cybersecurity practices across state, local, tribal, and educational government. Guided by its mission to make cybersecurity easier to understand, implement, and maintain, GovRAMP provides a standardized framework, independent validation, and community-driven education that help governments adopt secure cloud solutions with confidence while enabling service providers to demonstrate trusted security through clear, evidence-based practices. By bringing together public and private sector partners, GovRAMP supports policy collaboration, strengthens shared assurance, and helps build a more resilient cybersecurity ecosystem that protects government services, data, and the communities they serve. Learn more at GovRAMP.org.
