AWS continues to support government cloud security and shape FedRAMP’s evolution toward automated compliance
AWS has been a proud participant in FedRAMP since 2013… As FedRAMP continues to modernize federal cloud security assessments, we are excited to support this transformation toward a more automated and efficient compliance framework… On Monday, March 24, the General Services Administration announ…
AWS has been a proud participant in FedRAMP since 2013. As FedRAMP continues to modernize federal cloud security assessments, we are excited to support this transformation toward a more automated and efficient compliance framework. Today, we’re emphasizing our support for both APN partners and government customers through this evolution and sharing our perspective on these important changes.
On Monday, March 24, the General Services Administration announced a major overhaul of how it supports cloud service provider IT security authorizations as part of FedRAMP. AWS remains dedicated to maintaining support for existing FedRAMP authorizations while preparing for the new program framework, titled FedRAMP 20x (FR 20x). This means continuing to comply with all current processes, including continuous monitoring, as part of existing authorizations of our own services until government processes formally change.
Going forward, we intend to participate in industry working groups to help shape implementation standards. We are also investing in tools and services that will help both partner and agency customers adapt to the new compliance model in order to securely accelerate their cloud journeys. We look forward to supporting FedRAMP to “do once, and reuse many.”
Key updates for our partners and customers:
- Adopting an automation-first approach. Automation accelerates the availability and use of the latest cloud services by federal customers. AWS continues to enhance our automated compliance verification capabilities to align with FR 20x’s vision.
- Streamlining the authorization process. FedRAMP is moving toward a more efficient authorization process that leverages automation and continuous monitoring. AWS is well positioned to support this transition through our extensive suite of Cloud Governance services.
- Enhancing security validation. The new framework will emphasize real-time compliance verification and automated control validation. AWS continues to invest in capabilities that will help customers meet these evolving requirements while maintaining the highest security standards.
Looking ahead: The modernization of FedRAMP represents an important step forward in federal cloud security. AWS remains committed to providing our government customers with the tools, resources, and support they need to succeed in this evolving landscape.
We encourage our customers to:
- Continue operating under current FedRAMP guidelines
- Stay informed about upcoming changes through AWS channels
- Engage with their account manager for further guidance
- Begin exploring automation capabilities for security compliance
As these changes roll out, AWS will continue to provide updates and guidance to help our customers navigate the transition successfully. For the latest information about AWS compliance offerings and FedRAMP authorizations, please visit our FedRAMP Compliance page.
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Author: Hazem Eldakdoky