GovRAMP News

GovRAMP Expands 3PAO Discount Program with Additional Assessment Firms

Taylor Webster — Tue, 05 May 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Indianapolis, IN — May 5, 2026 — GovRAMP today announced that five additional accredited third‑party assessment organizations (3PAOs) have joined its recently launched 3PAO Discount Program, further expanding opportunities for service providers to reduce the cost of independent security assessments.

States Across the U.S Highlight GovRAMP to Strengthen Cybersecurity and Vendor Risk Management

Taylor Webster — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Indianapolis, IN — April 22, 2026 — Arizona, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Texas and Utah are among the states using GovRAMP to strengthen cybersecurity, streamline vendor risk management and reduce duplication in technology procurement.

Framework Harmonization in Action: Advancing Alignment Across the Government Technology Ecosystem

Taylor Webster — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:15:00 GMT

GovRAMP continues to lead in operationalizing regulatory and framework harmonization—reducing unnecessary duplication while increasing clarity for service providers operating across federal, defense, state, and local government markets.

GovRAMP Releases Policy Path Forward to Advance Cybersecurity Framework Harmonization

Taylor Webster — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Indianapolis, IN — April 16, 2026 — GovRAMP today released two new publications outlining a clear, consensus‑driven path forward to reduce cybersecurity framework fragmentation across federal, state, and local government — a challenge increasingly viewed by practitioners and policymakers as a barrier to modernization, security, and effective adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.

GovRAMP Launches 3PAO Discount Program for Progressing Security Snapshot Graduates and Core-Verified Service Providers

Taylor Webster — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Indianapolis, IN — April 7, 2026 — GovRAMP today announced a new initiative in collaboration with accredited third-party assessment organizations (3PAOs) designed to reduce the cost of independent security assessments for cloud and technology service providers. Participating 3PAOs will offer assessment discounts of up to 30% for service providers that have participated in the GovRAMP Progressing Security Snapshot program or achieved GovRAMP Core verification.

Why GovRAMP Membership Is the First Step to Public-Sector Cloud Readiness

Taylor Webster — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

For service providers, third‑party assessment organizations (3PAOs), and consultants working with government agencies, cybersecurity expectations can be complex—and increasingly standardized.

GovRAMP Announces Leadership Evolution to Support Next Stage of Growth and Innovation

Taylor Webster — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Indianapolis, IN — March 10, 2026 — GovRAMP today announced a leadership transition designed to strengthen the organization’s operational excellence, deepen its technical strategy, and continue advancing its mission to deliver consistent, trusted cybersecurity practices across government.

Nevada Partners with GovRAMP to Standardize Cloud Security Across Executive Branch Agencies

Taylor Webster — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Carson City, NV — March 2026 — The State of Nevada has announced its adoption of GovRAMP as the state’s standard framework for cloud security verification, reinforcing its commitment to protecting public data and creating consistent expectations for service providers.

North Carolina Partners with GovRAMP to Advance Cloud Security Standards

Taylor Webster — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Raleigh, NC — February 18, 2026 — The State of North Carolina has announced a new partnership with GovRAMP to strengthen and standardize cloud security requirements across state agencies, reinforcing its commitment to protecting digital services and safeguarding citizen data.  

GovRAMP Appoints Jennifer Pittman-Leeper as Field CISO

Taylor Webster — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Indianapolis, IN — February 5, 2026 — GovRAMP today announced Jennifer Pittman-Leeper (JPL) as its new Field Chief Information Security Officer (Field CISO), strengthening GovRAMP’s leadership as the organization continues to expand its role as a trusted connector between government and industry.