Without the unique insights and backgrounds that small business leaders bring to the table, no State, Local, and Educational (SLED) organization can truly thrive. Navigating the complexities of cybersecurity, while also competing with larger companies, can be daunting, to say the least. StateRAMP recognizes the challenges small businesses face in maintaining a comprehensive cybersecurity plan and stands as an ally, offering a pathway for leaders to strengthen their cybersecurity posture. Whether a business is traditionally underutilized, minority-owned, woman-owned, or veteran-owned, StateRAMP stands ready to provide assistance and support on your path to improving your organization’s cyber posture.
How StateRAMP’s Security Snapshot Can Aid Small Businesses
StateRAMP’s Security Snapshot levels the playing field for small businesses by providing standardized metrics. This enables SLED organizations to judge your business using the same metric as they do with larger organizations, fostering a fair evaluation.
The Security Snapshot is a gateway for small businesses to obtain an initial security maturity assessment for their cloud products. Designed to provide a comprehensive security program maturity assessment, this tool validates your product’s existing maturity against the Minimum Mandatory Requirements essential for achieving StateRAMP Ready Status. Designed to provide a comprehensive security program maturity assessment, this tool validates your product’s existing maturity against the Minimum Mandatory Requirements essential for achieving StateRAMP Ready Status. Whether you choose a Single Security Snapshot or join the Progressing Security Snapshot Program, valuable insight and consultation will be provided enabling your business to submit a competitive proposal to SLED organizations. Whether you choose a Single Security Snapshot or join the Progressing Security Snapshot Program, valuable insight and consultation will be provided enabling your business to submit a competitive proposal to SLED organizations.
This tool supports service providers at the beginning of their cybersecurity journey and delivers crucial insights to SLED organizations as it helps them gauge the risk maturity of the cloud products they are considering.
Opting for the Progressing Snapshot Program is a strategic move for small businesses looking to grow their cyber posture. Built on trust-but-verify principles, this program employs a consultative approach to elevate your business’s cyber maturity. The Progressing Snapshot Program facilitates essential information sharing, which is vital for effective risk management in public sector organizations. With quarterly assessments and monthly consultative calls with the StateRAMP PMO Security Team, your business gains valuable insight into meeting NIST 800-53 Rev 5 standards. This guidance not only addresses gaps but prioritizes actions for enhanced security outcomes, putting your small business on the path to a well-rounded cybersecurity posture.
Pricing
StateRAMP’s tiered pricing structure is designed to accommodate all businesses. Ensuring that small businesses have affordable entry points tailored to their specific financial capacities.
The Security Snapshot Program is particularly designed to align with the annual revenue of each company. This means that the financial commitment is proportionate to the size and scale of the organization, ensuring that small businesses do not face undue financial burdens in their pursuit of better cyber posture. The tiered payment model reflects a commitment to bettering cybersecurity for all, reinforcing StateRAMP’s dedication to making its valuable services accessible and beneficial to the diverse landscape of small businesses.
Where You Can Start
StateRAMP plays a pivotal role in accelerating innovation within governments by establishing a standardized process for verifying cloud security. To start, small businesses can join StateRAMP as members, gaining recognition as partners in this mission. Membership perks include participation in the Provider Leadership Council, input on policies, and access to valuable StateRAMP programs.
While there are costs associated with improving your cybersecurity posture, neglecting cybersecurity poses greater risks and even greater costs, making the investment crucial for protection against potential threats and data breaches. StateRAMP presents a strategic pathway, ensuring that cybersecurity is accessible to businesses of all sizes. By exploring StateRAMP and utilizing its resources, organizations can fortify themselves against potential threats, building trust with SLED organizations.