Executive Summary
FedRAMP provides standardised cloud security assessment based on NIST SP 800-53. Monthly vulnerability scanning, specific remediation timeframes, and continuous monitoring deliverables are mandatory for authorisation. Scrutex supports FedRAMP's continuous monitoring requirements with ongoing vulnerability assessment, supply chain oversight, incident detection, and structured monthly reporting.
About FedRAMP
FedRAMP requires 3PAO assessment and continuous monitoring. Monthly vulnerability scanning must remediate critical/high vulnerabilities within 30 days. Three impact levels (Low, Moderate, High) require increasing controls. The FedRAMP Authorization Act of 2022 codified the programme into law, making it a permanent feature of federal cloud governance.
Geographic and Sector Applicability
Applies to any CSP offering or intending to offer cloud services to federal agencies. International CSPs seeking federal market access must comply.
Who Should Care
CISO
Owns the security programme and continuous monitoring.
Compliance
Manages 3PAO assessment and monthly deliverables.
Sales
FedRAMP authorisation is required for federal sales.
Key Risks of Non-Compliance
Loss of FedRAMP authorisation.
Inability to sell to federal agencies.
Significant investment loss in the authorisation process.
Customer agency loss if authorisation is revoked.
Common Compliance Gaps
Vulnerability Remediation Timelines
30-day remediation for critical/high vulnerabilities requires continuous identification.
Supply Chain Oversight
CSPs must manage their own supply chain security, often a gap for cloud providers relying on multiple infrastructure partners.
How Scrutex Supports FedRAMP Compliance
Scrutex capabilities mapped to FedRAMP requirements.
FedRAMP requires monthly vulnerability scanning with 30-day remediation for critical/high findings. Scrutex provides continuous external assessment supporting these requirements.
Scrutex Capabilities
- ✓Continuous vulnerability scanning
- ✓Remediation tracking
- ✓System boundary monitoring
Requirements Addressed
- FedRAMP: Monthly scanning
- FedRAMP: 30-day remediation
FedRAMP incident reporting requires prompt detection. Scrutex monitors for threats targeting the authorised cloud service.
Scrutex Capabilities
- ✓Credential monitoring
- ✓Dark web surveillance
- ✓Source code leakage detection
Requirements Addressed
- FedRAMP: Incident reporting
CSPs must manage supply chain security. Scrutex monitors infrastructure and software supply chain partners.
Scrutex Capabilities
- ✓Supply chain monitoring
- ✓Vendor risk scoring
Requirements Addressed
- SP 800-53 SR family
Threat intelligence supporting risk-informed security decisions and incident detection.
Scrutex Capabilities
- ✓IOC feeds
- ✓CVE repository
- ✓Threat actor tracking
Requirements Addressed
- SP 800-53 SI-4, SI-5
Compliance Reporting
FedRAMP requires monthly, quarterly, and annual deliverables. Scrutex provides structured reporting supporting all ConMon requirements.
Scrutex Capabilities
- ✓Monthly ConMon reports
- ✓POA&M management
- ✓Quarterly and annual deliverables
Requirements Addressed
- FedRAMP ConMon deliverables
Quick-Start Compliance Checklist
Map system boundary external exposure.
Activate continuous vulnerability scanning.
Onboard supply chain partners.
Configure monthly ConMon report generation.
Integrate with POA&M management.
Summary
FedRAMP authorisation is the gateway to the federal cloud market. Continuous monitoring with specific monthly deliverables requires automated, persistent security management. Scrutex supports CSPs with continuous vulnerability assessment, supply chain oversight, threat detection, and automated ConMon reporting.
Related Regulations and Standards
NIST SP 800-53: FedRAMP's control baseline.
FISMA: FedRAMP implements FISMA for cloud.
CSA STAR: Complementary cloud certification.
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