Templates and Resources

StateRAMP’s security templates are developed based on policies adopted by the Board of Directors and recommended by the Steering Committee and Standards & Technical Committee. Find the templates and resources you need on this page.

Introducing the StateRAMP Security Snapshot

The StateRAMP Security Snapshot was approved by the StateRAMP Standards & Technical Committee and adopted by the Board as a “pre-Ready” measurement and gap analysis to provide insights for providers and the governments they serve. 

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StateRAMP Security Snapshot Criteria and Scoring

Security Policies

Baseline Requirements

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Baseline Controls

This document provides the security control baselines. All of the security controls listed in the table are outlined in NIST 800-53 Rev. 4.

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Data Classification Tool

This document helps service providers and governments determine what StateRAMP security category requirements to use to ensure their data is protected.

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Security Assessment Framework

This document describes a general Security Assessment Framework (SAF) for StateRAMP.

Ready Requirements

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Ready Minimum Mandatory Requirements for Low Impact Levels

To achieve Ready Status for Low Impact levels, a service provider must meet the minimum mandatory requirements outlined in this document.

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Ready Minimum Mandatory Requirements for Moderate and High Impact Levels

To achieve Ready Status for Moderate/High Impact levels, a service provider must meet the minimum mandatory requirements outlined in this document.

Continuous Monitoring

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Continuous Monitoring Escalation Process

This document explains the actions taken when a service provider fails to maintain an adequate continuous monitoring program.

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Continuous Monitoring Guide

Continuous monitoring review procedures outline the process to examine each monthly package.

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Incident Communications Procedures

This document describes the process for StateRAMP stakeholders to use when reporting information concerning information system security incidents or suspected information system security incidents.

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Significant Change Form Template

Service providers are requirements to submit this completed form to StateRAMP and receive StateRAMP approval prior to implementing a significant change to a system with an existing StateRAMP Authorization.

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Vulnerability Deviation Request Form

When a service provider identifies a vulnerability that potentially warrants different handling than normally required by StateRAMP, they may submit a deviation request to StateRAMP using this form.

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Vulnerability Scan Requirements Guide

This guide describes the requirements for all vulnerability scans provided by service providers to StateRAMP for products with a Ready, Provisional, or Authorized status.

Sample Policies & Procedures

Authorized Product List

The first Authorized Product List (APL) includes a listing of Subscriber Members who are actively pursuing third party verification for their offerings. Follow the steps below to be listed on the Authorized Product List.

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Assessors play an important role in conducting independent security audits.

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Government Sponsors

A government sponsor is required for providers wishing to submit a request for authorization.

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Submit a Review Request

Do you want your products included on the StateRAMP Authorized Product List? Submit a Security Review Request to begin the process.

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