StateRAMP Authorization
Achieve StateRAMP authorization for state government contracts
Evidr automates NIST control mapping, evidence collection, and continuous monitoring for StateRAMP authorization. Sell to state and local governments across 20+ member states with a single security assessment.
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StateRAMP Security Categories
StateRAMP defines security categories based on data sensitivity and potential impact. Most cloud SaaS providers targeting state government fall into Category 2.
Platform Capabilities
Everything you need for StateRAMP authorization
From security package generation to continuous monitoring, Evidr automates the path to StateRAMP authorization and APL listing.
NIST 800-53 Control Mapping
Automatic mapping to NIST SP 800-53 controls based on your security category. Track implementation status across control families with real-time progress.
Security Package Generation
Generate StateRAMP-compliant security documentation including System Security Plan, policies, procedures, and control implementation statements.
Continuous Monitoring
Meet StateRAMP continuous monitoring requirements with automated evidence collection, vulnerability tracking, and monthly/annual deliverables.
Authorized Catalog Listing
Prepare for StateRAMP Authorized Product List (APL) listing. Documentation, evidence, and attestations ready for verification review.
Evidence Artifact Collection
AI-powered evidence review with confidence scoring. Upload once, map to multiple controls. Automatic classification for 3PAO assessment.
Multi-State Compliance
StateRAMP authorization accepted across member states. Single assessment, multiple state contracts. Eliminate duplicate audits.
Market Access
One authorization, 20+ state markets
StateRAMP member states accept StateRAMP authorization for cloud procurement, eliminating duplicate security assessments and accelerating your sales cycle.
Membership continues to grow. Check StateRAMP.org for the current member list.
Why Automate
Manual vs. automated StateRAMP compliance
Your Path to Authorization
StateRAMP authorization roadmap
Follow our proven process to achieve StateRAMP authorization and APL listing in 3-6 months.
Readiness Assessment
AI-guided assessment profiles your environment and identifies gaps against StateRAMP baselines. Determine appropriate security category.
Week 1-2Security Package Development
Generate SSP, policies, and procedures with AI assistance. Complete control implementation statements and system documentation.
Week 3-8Evidence Collection
Upload evidence artifacts for each control. AI reviews with confidence scoring and maps to NIST control families automatically.
Week 8-123PAO Assessment
Engage StateRAMP-approved Third-Party Assessment Organization for independent security assessment and verification.
Week 12-16Authorization & Listing
Submit assessment package for StateRAMP review. Upon approval, achieve Authorized status and listing on the Authorized Product List.
Week 16-20FedRAMP Reciprocity
Already FedRAMP authorized?
FedRAMP authorized providers can achieve StateRAMP equivalency through a streamlined verification process. Your FedRAMP authorization demonstrates compliance that meets or exceeds StateRAMP requirements.
Reciprocity Pathway
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about StateRAMP
What is StateRAMP?
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.
What are the StateRAMP security categories?
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.
Who needs StateRAMP 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.
Which states accept StateRAMP?
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.
How is StateRAMP different from FedRAMP?
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.
How long does StateRAMP authorization take?
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.
What is the StateRAMP Authorized Product List?
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.
Can I use FedRAMP authorization for StateRAMP?
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.
Ready to achieve StateRAMP authorization?
Schedule a demo with our compliance team. We will walk you through automated control mapping, evidence collection, and the path to APL listing.