CSPs Must Demonstrate Strong Security for FedRAMP Compliance
Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) seeking to maintain FedRAMP authorization must demonstrate a consistently strong security stance. This involves continuous monitoring (ConMon) and prompt vulnerability remediation, as facilitated by tools like Qualys' FedRamp Vulnerability Mitigation by SLA dashboard.
To meet FedRAMP requirements, CSPs must conduct regular security assessments of their deployed controls. This process, known as ConMon, ensures these controls remain effective. CSPs must submit updated artifacts every 30 days, providing evidence of mitigating high-risk vulnerabilities.
Qualys' dashboard aids in identifying high-priority vulnerabilities and tracking their remediation. It offers pre-built dashboards to help CSPs meet Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for required remediations. CSPs must address high-risk vulnerabilities within 30 days, moderate-risk within 90 days, and low-risk within 180 days.
Maintaining FedRAMP authorization requires CSPs to continuously monitor their security posture and promptly address vulnerabilities. Tools like Qualys' dashboard simplify this process, enabling CSPs to meet SLAs and maintain compliance. Qualys, itself FedRAMP High certified, offers a comprehensive risk management platform to support organizations in these efforts.
