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State & Local Government

StateRAMP

Standardized Cloud Security for State and Local Government Agencies

Overview

StateRAMP is a nonprofit organization that provides a standardized approach to cloud security verification for state and local governments. Modeled after FedRAMP, StateRAMP helps government agencies make informed decisions about cloud service providers while reducing the burden of security assessments.

By achieving StateRAMP authorization, cloud service providers demonstrate their commitment to security and gain access to a growing market of state and local government customers. The program uses a "verify once, use many times" approach that benefits both CSPs and government agencies.

Security Categories

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Category 1 - Low Risk
Public data and basic services
~125 Controls

For cloud services handling public information where security breaches would have limited impact. Aligned with NIST 800-53 Low baseline.

Public websites and informational services
Non-sensitive government data
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Category 2 - Moderate Risk
Sensitive but unclassified data
~325 Controls

For cloud services handling sensitive government data where breaches would have serious impact. Aligned with NIST 800-53 Moderate baseline.

Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
Financial and tax information
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Category 3 - High Risk
Critical systems and sensitive data
~421 Controls

For cloud services handling highly sensitive data where breaches would have severe or catastrophic impact. Aligned with NIST 800-53 High baseline.

Law enforcement data, critical infrastructure systems

Key Benefits

Multi-State Recognition

StateRAMP authorization is recognized across participating states, eliminating the need for redundant security assessments and accelerating procurement.

FedRAMP Alignment

Built on the same NIST 800-53 foundation as FedRAMP, making it easier for CSPs to pursue both federal and state authorizations.

Continuous Monitoring

Ongoing security verification through continuous monitoring requirements ensures CSPs maintain their security posture over time.

Growing Adoption

More states are adopting StateRAMP as their standard for cloud security verification, expanding market opportunities for authorized CSPs.

Sample Assessment Questions

Our StateRAMP assessment covers key security domains. Here are examples of the types of questions you'll encounter:

Access Control
  • 1
    Do you implement multi-factor authentication for all privileged accounts?
  • 2
    Is there a formal process for granting, modifying, and revoking user access?
  • 3
    Are access rights reviewed at least annually?
  • 4
    Do you maintain separation of duties for critical functions?
Data Protection
  • 1
    Is all state data encrypted at rest using FIPS 140-2 validated encryption?
  • 2
    Is data encrypted in transit using TLS 1.2 or higher?
  • 3
    Do you have a data classification policy that addresses state data?
  • 4
    Are data backup procedures documented and tested regularly?
Incident Response
  • 1
    Do you have a documented incident response plan?
  • 2
    Can you notify affected state agencies within 24 hours of a security incident?
  • 3
    Is there a process for forensic investigation and evidence preservation?
  • 4
    Do you conduct annual incident response exercises?
Continuous Monitoring
  • 1
    Do you perform vulnerability scanning at least monthly?
  • 2
    Is there a process for tracking and remediating vulnerabilities?
  • 3
    Do you maintain real-time security monitoring capabilities?
  • 4
    Are security metrics reported to state agencies on a regular basis?

Ready to Assess Your StateRAMP Readiness?

Our AI-powered assessment will evaluate your current security posture against StateRAMP requirements and provide actionable recommendations.