StateRAMP Compliance with SCF Connect
Use SCF Connect to map your security controls to StateRAMP, assess maturity, and achieve audit readiness — all from a single GRC platform built on the Secure Controls Framework.
What Is StateRAMP?
StateRAMP is a nonprofit organization that provides a standardized approach to cybersecurity verification for cloud service providers (CSPs) serving state and local government agencies. Modeled after FedRAMP, StateRAMP offers a "verify once, serve many" approach that reduces duplicated security assessments across the thousands of state, local, and education (SLED) agencies that procure cloud services.
StateRAMP security baselines align closely with NIST SP 800-53 controls at three verification levels — Impact Level Low, Moderate, and High — mirroring the FedRAMP tiering model. Cloud providers that achieve StateRAMP verification are listed on the StateRAMP Authorized Product List, making them eligible for procurement by participating state and local agencies. Many states are adopting or considering legislation that requires StateRAMP verification for government cloud procurements.
Because StateRAMP baselines are derived from NIST 800-53, organizations can leverage the same SCF control mappings used for FedRAMP and NIST 800-53 compliance. SCF Connect allows organizations to scope NIST 800-53 baselines that align with StateRAMP requirements, assess maturity, and cross-map to FedRAMP and other overlapping frameworks — reducing the effort required to achieve both federal and state-level cloud authorization.
Who Needs StateRAMP Compliance?
- Cloud service providers selling to state and local government agencies
- SaaS companies targeting the SLED (state, local, education) market
- Organizations with FedRAMP authorization seeking state-level reciprocity
- Managed service providers supporting state government IT environments
- Ed-tech companies serving public K-12 schools and state universities
How SCF Connect Helps with StateRAMP
Automatic Control Mapping
SCF Connect maps SCF controls directly to StateRAMP 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 StateRAMP 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 StateRAMP compliance status, control maturity scores, and evidence collection progress.
Multi-Framework Support
Already mapped to another framework? Add StateRAMP and see how your existing controls satisfy additional requirements — no duplicate work.
Frequently Asked Questions About StateRAMP
What is StateRAMP?
StateRAMP is a nonprofit that provides standardized cybersecurity verification for cloud service providers serving state and local government. It uses security baselines aligned with NIST SP 800-53, similar to FedRAMP, and maintains an Authorized Product List of verified cloud services.
How does StateRAMP differ from FedRAMP?
StateRAMP serves state and local government while FedRAMP serves federal agencies. Both use NIST 800-53-based baselines, but StateRAMP has streamlined its verification process for the SLED market. Organizations with FedRAMP authorization can often achieve StateRAMP verification with minimal additional effort due to the overlapping control requirements.
Is StateRAMP mandatory?
StateRAMP is not universally mandatory, but a growing number of states are adopting legislation or procurement policies that require or prefer StateRAMP-verified cloud services. The trend is moving toward broader adoption as states seek to standardize their cloud security requirements.
How does SCF Connect help with StateRAMP?
Since StateRAMP baselines align with NIST 800-53, SCF Connect enables you to scope the applicable NIST 800-53 controls that correspond to your target StateRAMP verification level. Your control implementations, maturity assessments, and evidence documentation carry over to FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, and other NIST-based frameworks automatically.