FedRAMP publishes initial outcomes of RFC-0022 on leveraging external frameworks

Original title: Published a public notice with the initial outcome of RFC-0022 Leveraging External Frameworks

FedRAMP has published a public notice outlining the initial outcomes of RFC-0022, which addresses the use of external security frameworks within the FedRAMP authorization process. This notice provides stakeholder feedback and preliminary decisions on how external frameworks can be integrated into FedRAMP assessments. Organizations undergoing or planning FedRAMP authorizations should monitor these developments, as changes to framework leveraging could affect assessment scope and timelines.

What changed

• FedRAMP published initial outcomes of RFC-0022 consultation on leveraging external frameworks in the authorization process
• Public notice released detailing stakeholder input and preliminary FedRAMP decisions on external framework integration

Who is affected

Cloud service providers (CSPs) seeking FedRAMP authorization, federal agencies evaluating cloud services, and security assessors involved in FedRAMP authorizations