What is a 3PAO?
Third Party Assessment Organizations (3PAOs) play a critical role in the authorization process by assessing the security of a Cloud Service Offering. As independent third parties, they perform initial and periodic assessments of cloud systems based on federal security requirements.
How does an organization become 3PAO accredited?
To become an accredited 3PAO under the FedRAMP program, 3PAOs must submit an application that demonstrates compliance with requirements established under FedRAMP for security assessment of cloud-based information systems, as well as requirements based on ISO/IEC 17020:1998 for organizations performing inspections ( …
How many controls are there in a FedRAMP moderate?
325 controls
Low-level systems have exactly 125 controls, moderate level systems have 325 controls, while high-level systems are required to comply with 421 controls. With the three levels in place, any federal agency can now store highly sensitive data on any provider of cloud services as long as they are FedRAMP compliant.
What’s new with FedRAMP R311?
FedRAMP, in partnership with the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA), updated the “ R311 -Specific Requirements: FedRAMP ,” which includes new and strengthened qualifications for existing and new 3PAOs. The key updates are as follows:
Why become an A2LA member?
Membership with A2LA empowers individuals and organizations to participate in the development of new accreditation standards, network with others working in the quality industry, gain valuable knowledge and training in new industries, and to support and promote quality and public safety.
What do the changes to R311 mean for A2LA?
A2LA’s memorandum highlights the significant changes to the R311 and encourages assessors to read the updates in their entirety. As mentioned in the memorandum, the majority of the requirements are in effect immediately and will be assessed during each 3PAO’s upcoming A2LA assessment.
When will the new A2LA requirements be assessed by 3pao?
As mentioned in the memorandum, the majority of the requirements are in effect immediately and will be assessed during each 3PAO’s upcoming A2LA assessment. To learn more about the changes, please visit A2LA’s Website.