Achieve StateRAMP authorization for state government contracts

StateRAMP is a nonprofit membership organization that provides a standardized approach to security verification for cloud service providers (CSPs) serving state and local governments. Modeled after FedRAMP, StateRAMP reduces duplicative security assessments by enabling authorization reciprocity across member states, saving time and costs for both vendors and government agencies.

StateRAMP defines four security categories based on data sensitivity and impact: Category 1 (Low Impact) for minimal sensitivity data, Category 2 (Moderate Impact, Low Sensitivity) for most government SaaS, Category 3 (Moderate Impact, Moderate Sensitivity) for PII and sensitive data, and FedRAMP Equivalency for providers already holding FedRAMP authorization.

Cloud service providers seeking to sell software or cloud services to state and local government agencies benefit from StateRAMP authorization. With over 20 member states now recognizing StateRAMP, authorization is increasingly required or preferred in government procurement. It simplifies multi-state sales by eliminating duplicate security assessments.

StateRAMP has over 20 member states including Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Indiana, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Vermont. The membership continues to grow as more states adopt standardized cloud security verification. Check StateRAMP.org for the current member list.

StateRAMP focuses on state and local government while FedRAMP targets federal agencies. Key differences: StateRAMP has streamlined security categories, lower assessment costs, and faster authorization timelines. FedRAMP authorized providers can achieve StateRAMP equivalency through a simplified verification process without a full new assessment.

StateRAMP authorization typically takes 3-6 months for prepared organizations. Timeline depends on your security category, current compliance posture, and 3PAO availability. Organizations with existing SOC 2 or FedRAMP certifications can often accelerate the process by leveraging existing evidence and documentation.

The StateRAMP Authorized Product List (APL) is a public registry of cloud service providers that have achieved StateRAMP authorization. Government agencies can use the APL to identify pre-vetted solutions that meet security requirements. APL listing demonstrates your commitment to security and simplifies procurement.

Yes. FedRAMP authorized providers can achieve StateRAMP equivalency through a streamlined verification process. This recognizes FedRAMP as meeting or exceeding StateRAMP requirements. The reciprocity pathway is faster and less expensive than pursuing a separate StateRAMP authorization.