Ready Verification
Prepare for Authorized Verification with independent validation.
Ready Verification confirms that your product meets GovRAMP’s minimum mandatory requirements through an independent third-party assessment.
This milestone positions your organization for Authorized Verification—while also serving as a final target for some providers depending on product maturity and impact level.
Prepare for Authorized Verification
Ready Verification is the first stage that requires a Third-Party Assessment Organization (3PAO), introducing independent validation into your security journey.
Through a Readiness Assessment Report (RAR) or Security Assessment Report (SAR), your controls and documentation are evaluated against GovRAMP requirements.
This allows you to:
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Demonstrate readiness through independent assessment
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Meet minimum mandatory requirements for GovRAMP
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Strengthen trust with government buyers
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Prepare for Authorized or Provisional Verification
Ready marks the transition from internal validation to externally assessed assurance.
How to Achieve Ready Verification
Ready follows a structured process designed to validate your security posture through independent assessment.
Guided by GovRAMP.
Validated by 3PAOs.
GovRAMP defines the framework and requirements for verification.
Third-Party Assessment Organizations (3PAOs) conduct independent assessments, validating your controls and documentation.
RAMPQuest, the GovRAMP Program Management Office (PMO), reviews submissions, confirms alignment, and verifies your Ready status.
This model ensures consistency, independence, and trust in the verification process.
Show Verified Progress
Products that achieve Ready Verification are listed on the Authorized Product List (APL)—a trusted resource used by government buyers to identify validated solutions.
This visibility strengthens credibility and positions your organization for procurement opportunities.
How GovRAMP and the GovRAMP PMO Work Together
Ready Verification FAQs
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How much does GovRAMP Ready cost?
Pricing is tiered as follows:
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$500 for providers with less than $1 million annual revenue.
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$2,500 for providers with annual revenue between $1-5 million.
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$3,750 for providers with annual revenue greater than $5 million.
Monthly Continuous Monitoring for Ready/Authorized Applicable for Products with Ready, Authorized, or Provisionally Authorized Status.
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$250 Monthly for Providers with less than $1 M Annual Revenue
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$500 for Providers with Annual Revenue between $1 M - $5 M
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$1,000 for Providers with Annual Revenue greater than $5 M
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How much effort is required of providers to participate in the GovRAMP Ready process?
The level of effort to participate in the GovRAMP Ready process varies based on the complexity of the system being assessed and the maturity of the organizational information security program. Organizations that have a current FedRAMP Ready status may leverage their existing documentation to obtain GovRAMP Ready status with minimal additional effort. Organizations that have conducted other framework assessments, such as a SOC2 or HITRUST will be familiar with providing evidence to demonstrate control compliance. Organizations that are not familiar with framework assessments will have a sharper learning curve.
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What resources are available for service providers?
GovRAMP provides many resources to help participating organizations. These include:
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Template forms and guidance documents on our website
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Monthly GovRAMP Office Hours calls for service providers and 3PAOs, accessible through our events page
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GovRAMP Progressing Snapshot with monthly advisory calls
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