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What if decades of security headaches could be solved with one framework? 

In 2011, FedRAMP was created to end the repetitive, time-consuming security audits across federal agencies, standardizing security to cut costs and accelerate cloud adoption. Fast forward ten years, and state governments faced the same challenges. Enter GovRAMP: a standardized, transparent framework based on NIST 800-53 rev5, designed to bring states together around shared security practices.  

This week on Feds At the Edge, data security experts break down the practical steps of implementing compliance, the importance of continuous monitoring, the role of cloud service providers, and why allocating the right resources is critical to protecting sensitive data. 

Tony O'Neill, CISO & Chief Risk Officer from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, noted that a consistent baseline doesn't just save money, it frees leaders to invest in people. 

Tune in on your favorite podcast today and discover how GovRAMP is making state-level cybersecurity simpler, smarter, and more resilient.