FEDRAMP COMPLIANT CLOUDS ISV PROGRAM
Software providers, and particularly Salesforce release management, Salesforce data backup and recovery and Salesforce security solutions providers, are acutely aware of the heightened focus on cyber security regulations and recommendations. The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRamp) is at the epicenter of these recommendations for obtaining authorization to store or touch sensitive data within cloud computing environments. By leveraging the FedRamp Compliant Clouds ISV Program, enterprises can tap into the program's many benefits. At the highest-level, FedRamp is a leading cybersecurity framework that enforces proven processes for certifying and accrediting secure cloud computing products and services for government use. FedRamp was designed with high-rigor policy, guidance, and technology standards as the cornerstone of its implementation. As a result, service and product providers that attain FedRamp compliance are trusted security partners who have demonstrated that their offerings meet or exceed agency requirements. The FedRamp Compliant Clouds ISV Program is a specialized version of the general FedRamp program tailored to Independent Software Vendors (ISVs). ISVs that are accepted into the program demonstrate to the Department of Defense and other federal agencies (civilian and non-civilian) that their offerings and configurations have been validated for the use of these agencies' data in the cloud. Authorized cloud service providers certified at either the Low, Moderate, or High Impact level, as defined by the FedRamp program, can then utilize that validation to provide cloud services to those same agencies. The program offers several tangible benefits from an enterprise-clients' perspective — ones that are particularly important for Salesforce release management, Salesforce data backup and recovery and Salesforce security solutions providers. Here are a few of the key advantages: 1. Automates Compliance Validation: Depending on the cloud provider's authorization level (Low, Moderate, or High Impact), FedRamp Compliant Clouds ISV program eliminates the need to manually validate and produce security documentation and artifacts each time the provider's cloud offering is used for a particular requirement. 2. Speeds Time to Market: Selling cloud services is often a race to market and FedRamp Compliant Clouds ISV program helps speed the process. Companies can quickly move from pre-validated packages to cloud solutions. 3. Enhances Security Capability: Security is no longer a static point within cloud computing deployments; FedRamp Compliant Clouds ISV program helps software providers take a more proactive approach to cybersecurity by offering detailed guidance on security considerations. This guidance allows providers to construct a more comprehensive cybersecurity framework and better identify potential red flags in the cloud computing environment. 4. Maximizes Cost Savings: Lastly, the FedRamp Compliant Clouds ISV program is advantageous from a cost-savings standpoint. Providers save the time and resources that would be necessary to create and deploy solutions that are compliant with security standards and requirements. By tapping into the power of FedRamp Compliant Clouds ISV Program, Salesforce release management, Salesforce data backup and recovery and Salesforce security solutions providers can not only rest assured that their offerings are secure but also realize the cost savings that come along with that assuredness. The benefits of the program are clearly proving it to be a valued part of any cybersecurity strategy.
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