FedRAMP - LabVantage

Why FedRAMP compliance matters?

For a government agency, using a FedRAMP moderate-authorized service ensures that the vendor meets a standardized level of security that has already been vetted. For a business, achieving this status is essentially the "gold standard" requirement to sell software or cloud services to federal civilian agencies.

Perform a gap assessment of our current processes against the requirements of FedRAMP Moderate (underway).

Develop a remediation plan and implement to address any gaps.

Undergo an audit to verify compliance with FedRAMP, target is late 2027.

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Description of FedRAMP

FedRAMP Moderate is one of the three security impact levels defined by the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP). It is the most common authorization level for Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) seeking to do business with the U.S. federal government, as it covers approximately 80% of current cloud service applications.

Core definition and sensitivity

The "Moderate" impact level is designated for systems where a security breach would result in serious (but not catastrophic) harm. This typically involves:

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI): Data that requires safeguarding or dissemination controls pursuant to and consistent with law, regulations, and government-wide policies.
Sensitive data: This includes Personally Identifiable Information (PII), legal documents, and proprietary financial data.
Consequences of breach: A loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability would have a serious adverse effect on an agency's operations, assets, or individuals.

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Key requirements and their importance

To achieve a FedRAMP Moderate authorization, a service provider must implement a baseline of security controls derived from NIST Special Publication 800-53.

Security controls: It currently requires adherence to 325+ security controls. These range from technical safeguards like encryption to operational procedures like personnel screening and physical security Egnyte.
Independent assessment: CSPs must undergo a rigorous audit by an accredited Third-Party Assessment Organization (3PAO) to verify that all controls are implemented correctly.
Continuous monitoring: Authorization is not a one-time event; providers must perform monthly vulnerability scans and annual assessments to maintain their "Authority to Operate" (ATO).

FedRAMP moderate vs. other Levels

The program uses a "low-moderate-high" scale to match security rigor with the sensitivity of the data being hosted:

FedRAMP Low: Designed for data that is intended for public consumption. A breach would have a limited effect.
FedRAMP Moderate: The "commercial federal standard" for most SaaS and agency-facing tools Egnyte.
FedRAMP High: Reserved for the government's most sensitive, unclassified data in law enforcement, emergency services, and healthcare. A breach at this level could lead to catastrophic harm or loss of life FedRAMP.