Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program

US government program for standardized security assessment of cloud services used by federal agencies.

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Overview

FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program) provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services used by US federal agencies. Built on NIST 800-53 controls, FedRAMP defines three impact levels (Low, Moderate, High) with increasing security requirements. Authorization enables cloud providers to serve any federal agency, creating a "do once, use many" approach that reduces redundant security assessments.

Authorization to serve all federal agencies
Reduces redundant security assessments
Based on proven NIST 800-53 controls
Demonstrates highest security standards
Continuous monitoring requirements

Published by

General Services Administration

Official Documentation

TrueConfig Control Mappings

TrueConfig maps 54 security controls to FedRAMP requirements, helping you demonstrate compliance and identify gaps.

18

critical

21

high

12

medium

3

low

Identity & Authentication

5 controls

ID-01User MFA Registration
critical
ID-02Block Legacy Authentication
high
ID-03Enable Self-Service Password Reset
medium
ID-05Configure Smart Lockout Protection
high
ID-04Require Phishing-Resistant MFA for All Users
critical

Privileged Access

8 controls

PA-01Limit Global Administrators to 2-4
critical
PA-02Use Dedicated Admin Accounts
high
PA-03Configure Emergency Access Accounts
critical
PA-01-L2Eliminate Permanent Global Administrators
critical
PA-04Require PIM for All Privileged Roles
critical
+3 more controls

Conditional Access

12 controls

CA-01Require MFA via Conditional Access Policy
critical
CA-02Require MFA for All Administrators
critical
CA-08Block Access from High-Risk Countries
medium
CA-11Enforce Session Lifetime Limits for Guests and Admins
medium
DV-01Require Compliant Devices for Admin Access
high
+7 more controls

Workload Identity & Applications

8 controls

APP-01Application Ownership for Apps with Credentials
low
APP-02Enforce Application Credential Expiration
critical
APP-05Service Principal Credential Hygiene
critical
APP-08Restrict User Application Consent
high
APP-03Internal App Registration Permissions
high
+3 more controls

Guest & External Access

7 controls

EXT-01Restrict Guest Invitation Permissions
high
EXT-02Require MFA for Guest Users
medium
EXT-06External Sharing Visibility
medium
EXT-07Detect External Mail Forwarding
critical
EXT-04Configure Guest Access Expiration
medium
+2 more controls

Governance & Hygiene

6 controls

GOV-01Review Stale User Accounts
medium
GOV-05Maintain Group Naming Conventions
low
GOV-07Audit Privileged Role Assignments
high
GOV-02Automatically Disable Stale Accounts
medium
GOV-03Conduct Quarterly Privileged Access Reviews
high
+1 more controls

Logging & Visibility

5 controls

LOG-01Enable Unified Audit Logging
high
LOG-04Configure Privileged Operation Alerts
critical
LOG-02Export Logs to Long-Term Storage
medium
LOG-05Admin Activity Anomaly Detection
high
LOG-03Stream All Security Events to SIEM in Real-Time
high

License Management

1 controls

LIC-01License Utilization Visibility
low

Data Protection

2 controls

DLP-01Enable Sensitive Data Classification
high
DLP-02Block Bulk Data Exfiltration
critical

Who Needs FedRAMP?

Target Industries

GovernmentDefenseTechnologyHealthcare

Audience Types

governmententerprise

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program?▼
FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program) provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services used by US federal agencies. Built on NIST 800-53 controls, FedRAMP defines three impact levels (Low, Moderate, High) with increasing security requirements. Authorization enables cloud providers to serve any federal agency, creating a "do once, use many" approach that reduces redundant security assessments.
How does TrueConfig help with FedRAMP compliance?▼
TrueConfig maps 54 security controls to FedRAMP requirements. Each control includes specific guidance on how it satisfies FedRAMP requirements, making it easier to demonstrate compliance and identify gaps.
Who needs to comply with FedRAMP?▼
FedRAMP is typically required or recommended for government agencies and contractors, enterprise organizations. Industries that commonly need this framework include government, defense, technology.
Can I get FedRAMP certification?▼
Yes, FedRAMP offers formal certification. Organizations can undergo audits by accredited assessors to achieve and maintain certification. TrueConfig helps prepare for these audits by ensuring your Microsoft 365 environment meets the required controls.
What are the key benefits of FedRAMP compliance?▼
Authorization to serve all federal agencies Reduces redundant security assessments Based on proven NIST 800-53 controls Demonstrates highest security standards Continuous monitoring requirements

Related Frameworks

CIS Benchmark

Industry-standard security configuration guide for Microsoft 365 developed by the Center for Internet Security.

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NIST 800-53

Comprehensive security and privacy controls catalog from the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

54 controls →

Zero Trust

Microsoft's security model based on "never trust, always verify" principles for identity, devices, and data.

53 controls →

Automate FedRAMP Compliance

TrueConfig continuously monitors your Microsoft 365 tenant against FedRAMP requirements and helps you remediate deviations automatically.

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