FedRAMP is fostering transparency for its policy and guidance development efforts. This page reflects the current status of policy and guidance that has been released recently or is expected to be released soon. Public feedback is welcome anytime at info@fedramp.gov.
Requests for Comment
For a list of active Requests for Comment (RFCs), please review the RFCs page.
Recently Completed
- 3PAO Readiness Assessment Report Guide, Version 3.2 - Posted Oct. 17, 2024
Finalizing
The following documents are being prepared for final publication.
| Guidance or Policy | Goal | Actions Taken | Actions Remaining | Estimated Completion |
| FIPS-140 Cryptographic Modules | This guidance will clarify requirements for use of cryptographic modules within a system boundary. | | | End of FY25 Q2 |
| FedRAMP Metrics | Propose a set of metrics that will measure the FedRAMP authorization experience and measure the program's security impact. | | | End of FY25 Q3 |
| FedRAMP Penetration Test Guidance | Provide guidelines for conducting a penetration test to identify weaknesses in a FedRAMP cloud service. | | | End of FY25 Q3 |
In Development
The following documents are under active development and have not yet been published for public comment.
| Guidance or Policy | Goal |
| Review Initiation Criteria (RIC) | These guidelines will help CSPs, IAs, and federal agency partners evaluate and verify the completeness, consistency, accuracy, and clarity of an authorization package prior to submission. The RIC is intended to expedite FedRAMP's initial review, reduce pass-backs/resubmissions, and ultimately reduce authorization timelines by identifying package issues prior to submission for review. |
| Authorization boundary guidance | This update to the boundary guidance is based on stakeholder feedback, common issues identified during review, and to revise requirements related to leveraged cloud and corporate services. Additionally, all JAB mentions and specific JAB requirements that conflict with the current policy memo are being removed. |
| Program authorization approach | Work in progress |
| 3PAO a2la training requirements | Work in progress |
