StateRAMP Welcomes A-LIGN as First Champion Member

by Taylor Webster

Driving Innovation and Leadership in Cybersecurity and Compliance 

October 22, 2024 – Indianapolis, IN – StateRAMP is proud to announce A-LIGN as its first Champion member, demonstrating A-LIGN’s deep commitment to advancing strong cybersecurity programs for states, local government, education institutions and the vendors who serve them. A-LIGN’s expertise guiding organizations through the complexities of cybersecurity and compliance   will help mature secure cloud and digital adoption. 

A-LIGN, an accredited FedRAMP Third Party Assessment Organization (3PAO) was among the first 3PAOs to register as a StateRAMP Assessor. A-LIGN delivers tailored security and compliance solutions across multiple frameworks including SOC 2, ISO 27001, CMC, and more to ensure organizations can meet their cybersecurity goals efficiently. With a track record serving over 4,000 organizations globally, A-LIGN’s expertise is well-aligned with StateRAMP’s mission of maturing security practices in the public sector. 

Leah McGrath, Executive Director of StateRAMP, said, “A-LIGN’s role as our first Champion member is a significant milestone for StateRAMP. Their pioneering leadership and strategic vision will be invaluable in growing the cyber posture of the supply chain serving our public sector today, enabling more rapid adoption of innovation and secure digital environments. A-LIGN’s holistic approach to cybersecurity will help further our mission to secure and protect citizen data and our critical infrastructure.” 

As a Champion member, A-LIGN will offer thought leadership in educational initiatives, and advise on best practices and trends in cybersecurity. This commitment to collaboration ensures that both the public and private sectors benefit from A-LIGN’s insights and leadership. 

 “A-LIGN is honored to lead the charge in fortifying cybersecurity frameworks as StateRAMP’s first Champion Member,” said Petar Besalev, EVP of Cybersecurity & Compliance at A-LIGN. “Together with StateRAMP, we are dedicated to delivering quality compliance and putting cybersecurity at the forefront of operations for state and local governments, educational institutions, and more. Our joint commitment ensures a more secure future in cloud and digital services.” 

For more information about StateRAMP and our Champion membership benefits, visit https://stateramp.org/register/.

About StateRAMP 

Founded at the beginning of 2020, StateRAMP was born from the clear need for a standardized approach to the cybersecurity standards required from service providers offering solutions to states, local governments, K12 schools and higher education. StateRAMP is a registered 501(c)(6) nonprofit membership organization comprised of government officials, service providers offering IaaS, PaaS, and/or SaaS solutions, and third-party assessment organizations. Our members lead, manage, and work in various disciplines across the United States and are all committed to making the digital landscape and critical infrastructure a safer, more secure place.

About A-LIGN 

A-LIGN is the leading provider of high-quality, efficient cybersecurity compliance programs. Combining experienced auditors and audit management technology, A-LIGN provides the widest breadth and depth of services including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, FedRAMP, and PCI. A-LIGN is the number one issuer of SOC 2 and HITRUST and a top three FedRAMP assessor. For more information, visit a-lign.com.