FISMA Certification: A Complete Step-By-Step Guide
In 2022, the U.S government introduced FISMA as a part of the E-Government Act. Aimed at protecting information security in the interest of national and economic growth, it explicitly focuses on “risk-based policy for cost-effective security”. If this act applies to your business, understanding the intricacies of the compliance process is essential. In this article,…
Nov 13, 2024
What is FISMA Compliance – 7 FISMA Compliance Checklist
2015 saw one of the most notable data breaches related to the U.S. government. Hackers had gained access to 22.1 million records of federal employees from the US. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), including sensitive information such as Social Security Numbers, addresses, etc. The breach led to incidents of identity theft and national security risks—all…
Nov 05, 2024
FISMA Requirements: List of Official Mandates and Practices
The Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) is a United States law that came into effect in 2002. Its goal is to guide federal agencies handling sensitive government information systems to develop, document, implement, and maintain security programs that protect their information systems. FISMA also focuses on developing risk-based policy for cost-effective security. In this…
Jul 10, 2024
Fisma vs FedRAMP Certification – Major Differences and Similarities
For Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) and companies wanting to work with United States Federal Government agencies, getting certified is crucial. However, there needs to be more clarity about which certification to go for. When it comes to working with the government, the main certifications you need to know about are FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization…
Jun 24, 2024