X-FEDRAMP-AUTH Informational

Obtain and Maintain a FedRAMP Authorization

Official citation: FedRAMP / FedRAMP Authorization Act

Class: informational · Severity: high

Statement of the obligation — verify against source

FedRAMP / FedRAMP Authorization Act

What it means

Selling cloud to the federal government is not just "implement controls" — it is a formal authorization you must earn and keep. You pick an impact level (Low/Moderate/High), meet the matching 800-53 baseline, pass a 3PAO assessment, and then prove ongoing compliance every month.

Required by

FedRAMP Act — 44 U.S.C. ch. 36

Educational reference only — not legal advice. Consult a qualified assessor or attorney for binding compliance determinations.