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[Home](/) 2. / 3. [Terms](/terms) 4. / 5. [Cybersecurity](/terms?cat=Cybersecurity) 6. / 7. FedRAMP [All terms](/terms) Cybersecurity [Connected & Cyber-Physical Devices](/ecosystems/connected-devices)FedRAMP # FedRAMP U.S. government-wide program that standardizes security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud services sold to federal agencies. Reviewed by [Christian Espinosa, Founder, Blue Goat Cyber](/authors/christian-espinosa) Last reviewed June 20, 2026 ## Definition FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program) is the U.S. federal government's standardized approach for assessing and authorizing cloud services. Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) work with a Third Party Assessment Organization (3PAO) to evaluate a defined set of NIST SP 800-53 controls (tailored to the FedRAMP Low, Moderate, or High baseline) and receive an Authorization to Operate (ATO) from either an individual agency or the Joint Authorization Board. Once authorized, a CSP's package can be reused by other agencies, a 'do once, use many times' model. What the regulation says Required by OMB policy for federal agency use of cloud services. Aligned with FISMA. FedRAMP control baselines are derived from NIST SP 800-53; the program is jointly operated by GSA, DoD, DHS, and OMB. ## What this means in practice For MedTech, FedRAMP becomes relevant when selling cloud-hosted [SaMD](/terms/samd), AI/ML platforms, [RPM](/terms/remote-patient-monitoring) services, or clinical trial software to the VA, IHS, DoD/MHS (Military Health System), or any HHS agency. The VA and DoD increasingly require FedRAMP Moderate as a baseline for any cloud service handling veteran or service member health data. Even private-sector hospitals are starting to reference FedRAMP Moderate as a credibility marker for cloud-hosted device backends. Common pitfalls - • Sponsoring an ATO with a single agency when you actually need a Joint Authorization Board (JAB) Provisional ATO for broad federal reuse. - • Assuming FedRAMP Low is sufficient for health data, VA and MHS deployments typically require Moderate or High. - • Underestimating continuous monitoring, monthly POA&Ms, annual assessments, and significant-change reauthorization are non-negotiable. ## Related terms Grouped by theme ### Editor's picks · Hand-selected related concepts [ Cybersecurity HIPAA(HIPAA) U.S. federal law governing the privacy and security of protected health information. ](/terms/hipaa)[ Cybersecurity HITRUST CSF(HITRUST) Healthcare-focused certifiable security framework that consolidates HIPAA, NIST, ISO 27001, and other authorities into a unified control set. ](/terms/hitrust)[ Cybersecurity ISO/IEC 27001(ISO 27001) International standard for information security management systems (ISMS), often required of MedTech vendors by enterprise customers. ](/terms/iso-27001)[ Cybersecurity NIST SP 800-53 / 800-171(NIST 800-53/171) Federal control catalogs (800-53) and CUI-handling requirements (800-171) often referenced in MedTech contracts. ](/terms/nist-800-53) ### More in Cybersecurity · Same category [ Cybersecurity SOC 2 AICPA attestation report on a service organization's controls over Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy, the standard SaaS trust artifact. ](/terms/soc-2)[ Cybersecurity AAMI SW96 AAMI/ANSI standard establishing requirements for medical-device cybersecurity activities throughout the lifecycle. ](/terms/aami-sw96)[ Cybersecurity AAMI TIR57 AAMI Technical Information Report providing MedTech-specific guidance on cybersecurity risk management. ](/terms/aami-tir57)[ Cybersecurity AAMI TIR97(TIR97) AAMI Technical Information Report on post-market security risk management for medical device manufacturers, the operational companion to TIR57. ](/terms/aami-tir97) Cited by Where this term appears across MedTech Terms. Ecosystems (1) - [Connected & Cyber-Physical Devices](/ecosystems/connected-devices) ## Primary references 3 sources Link health: 3 verified · last checked 2026-06-20 GSA· 2 CISA· 1 1. [1 FedRAMP Verified GSA · fedramp.gov ](https://www.fedramp.gov/) 2. [2 FedRAMP Marketplace Verified GSA · marketplace.fedramp.gov ](https://marketplace.fedramp.gov/) 3. [3 CISA - Healthcare and Public Health Sector Verified CISA · cisa.gov ](https://www.cisa.gov/topics/critical-infrastructure-security-and-resilience/critical-infrastructure-sectors/healthcare-and-public-health-sector) Inline markers like \[1\] jump to the matching reference above. Sponsor note ### Working on medical device cybersecurity? Blue Goat Cyber specializes in MedTech cybersecurity - threat modeling, SBOMs, penetration testing, and FDA premarket submissions. 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On this term Category Cybersecurity Acronym FedRAMP Sources 3 Updated 6/20/2026 [Compare with another term](/compare?a=fedramp) Learn in 60 seconds Card Lesson Quiz U.S. government-wide program that standardizes security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud services sold to federal agencies. - · For MedTech, FedRAMP becomes relevant when selling cloud-hosted SaMD, AI/ML platforms, RPM services, or clinical trial software to the VA, IHS, DoD/MHS (Military Health System), or any HHS agency. - · The VA and DoD increasingly require FedRAMP Moderate as a baseline for any cloud service handling veteran or service member health data. - · Even private-sector hospitals are starting to reference FedRAMP Moderate as a credibility marker for cloud-hosted device backends. Remember this Watch out: Sponsoring an ATO with a single agency when you actually need a Joint Authorization Board (JAB) Provisional ATO for broad federal reuse. 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