This document describes a general Security Assessment Framework (SAF) for the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP). FedRAMP is a government-wide program that provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud-based services. FedRAMP uses a “do once, use many times” framework that intends to save costs, time, and staff required to conduct redundant Agency security assessments and process monitoring reports.
Executive Summary 4
Document Revision History 5
About this document 9
About this document 9
1.Who should use this document? 9
2.How this document is organized 9
3.How to contact us 9
4.FedRAMP Overview 10
4.1.Applicable Laws and Regulations 10
4.2.Applicable Standards and Guidance 10
4.3.FedRAMP Overview 11
4.4.Authorities 12
4.5.Purpose 12
4.6.Governance and Stakeholders 13
5.FedRAMP Requirements 16
5.1. Three Types of Packages 17
5.2.Contractual Language 18
5.3.Using a CSP Not Listed in the Repository 18
6.FedRAMP Security Assessment Framework 18
6.1.Document 19
6.2.Assess 21
6.3.Authorize 23
6.4.Monitor 25
7.Third Party Assessor Organizations (3PAO) 28
7.1.Requirements for Accreditation 28
7.2.Becoming an Accredited 3PAO 28
Appendix A – Acronyms and Glossary 30
Appendix B – FedRAMP Templates 32
Appendix C – Summary of FedRAMP Stakeholders 33
Appendix D – Application of SAF to Levels of Authorization 35
1.JAB Provisional Authorization 35
8.FedRAMP Agency ATO 35
9.FedRAMP CSP Supplied Process 36