Stay ahead of the curve with StateRAMP Exchange 2024 initiatives

TLDR:

• StateRAMP, a program for authorizing cloud services for state and local governments, plans to expand in 2024.
• The program aims to harmonize security frameworks and improve procurement efforts to meet the growing demand for cloud security.

In 2024, StateRAMP is focusing on evolving its program to cater to a growing customer base, with 25 states and nearly 400 cloud providers already involved. The program, modeled after FedRAMP, emphasizes the importance of security in cloud services. StateRAMP aims to help states meet various security requirements and improve procurement processes to enhance cybersecurity for state and local governments.

Leah McGrath, the executive director of StateRAMP, highlighted the Security Snapshot program and the initiative to harmonize security frameworks among states. By working closely with cloud service providers and procurement officials, StateRAMP aims to enhance cybersecurity defenses against evolving cyber threats.