Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Compliance with SCF Connect
Use SCF Connect to map your security controls to FedRAMP, assess maturity, and achieve audit readiness — all from a single GRC platform built on the Secure Controls Framework.
What Is FedRAMP?
The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is the US government's standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services used by federal agencies. FedRAMP baselines are built on NIST SP 800-53 controls, tailored specifically for cloud service providers (CSPs) at three impact levels: Low, Moderate, and High, plus a Low-Impact SaaS (LI-SaaS) baseline for lower-risk applications.
Achieving FedRAMP authorization — whether through the Joint Authorization Board (JAB) or agency-level process — requires extensive documentation, third-party assessment by a 3PAO, and ongoing continuous monitoring. FedRAMP Revision 5 aligns with NIST 800-53 R5, updating control requirements to address modern cloud security challenges including zero trust architecture, supply chain risk, and container security.
SCF Connect maps all FedRAMP R5 baselines (Low, Moderate, High, and LI-SaaS) to the Secure Controls Framework. Cloud providers pursuing FedRAMP can scope the appropriate baseline, assess their controls against SP-CMM maturity levels, and track remediation — while automatically cross-mapping to NIST 800-53, StateRAMP, and other overlapping frameworks to reduce duplicated effort.
Who Needs FedRAMP Compliance?
- Cloud service providers seeking to sell to federal agencies
- SaaS companies pursuing FedRAMP authorization
- IaaS and PaaS providers serving government customers
- Managed service providers supporting federal cloud environments
- Organizations with existing FedRAMP authorizations maintaining continuous monitoring
How SCF Connect Helps with FedRAMP
Automatic Control Mapping
SCF Connect maps SCF controls directly to FedRAMP requirements. Select the framework and your required controls are identified instantly.
Maturity Assessment
Assess each control against the SCF Capability Maturity Model (SP-CMM) to understand your current posture and track improvement over time.
Evidence Collection
Generate Evidence Request Lists (ERLs) specific to your FedRAMP controls. Know exactly what documentation you need for your audit.
Gap Analysis
Use the SCRMS methodology to identify gaps between your compliance requirements and your actual security posture, then prioritize remediation.
Compliance Reporting
Generate detailed reports showing your FedRAMP compliance status, control maturity scores, and evidence collection progress.
Multi-Framework Support
Already mapped to another framework? Add FedRAMP and see how your existing controls satisfy additional requirements — no duplicate work.
Frequently Asked Questions About FedRAMP
What is FedRAMP?
FedRAMP is the US government's program for standardizing security assessment and authorization of cloud services used by federal agencies. It requires cloud service providers to meet security baselines derived from NIST SP 800-53 and undergo third-party assessment by an accredited 3PAO.
What are the FedRAMP impact levels?
FedRAMP has three primary impact levels — Low, Moderate, and High — based on the potential impact of a security breach. Low covers non-sensitive data, Moderate covers data where loss could have serious adverse effects (most common), and High covers data where loss could have severe or catastrophic effects. There is also a LI-SaaS baseline for low-risk SaaS applications.
How long does FedRAMP authorization take?
FedRAMP authorization typically takes 12 to 18 months from initiation to Authority to Operate (ATO), depending on the impact level, the maturity of existing controls, and the authorization path chosen (JAB vs. agency). Significant documentation and remediation are usually required.
How does SCF Connect help with FedRAMP?
SCF Connect maps all FedRAMP R5 baselines to the Secure Controls Framework. Select your target baseline and the platform identifies every required control, lets you assess maturity, tracks POA&M items, and generates evidence documentation. Since FedRAMP is built on NIST 800-53, your FedRAMP control work automatically maps to 800-53 and related frameworks.