Secureframe gains early FedRAMP 20x approval, streamlines compliance

Secureframe has secured a place on the FedRAMP Marketplace with authorisation for FedRAMP 20x, among the first organisations to obtain approval under the updated federal security programme requirements.

The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, referred to as FedRAMP, has undergone its largest overhaul in over a decade, introducing FedRAMP 20x. The update raises the bar for cloud security through more rigorous control requirements, continuous validation, and streamlined authorisation processes. The aim is to facilitate faster yet equally robust approvals for services utilised by various federal agencies and their contractors.

Secureframe confirmed its early achievement of FedRAMP 20x authorisation, signalling compliance with the new standards. This development is a key step for organisations providing software and cloud-based services to government clients, as it demonstrates adherence to enhanced security controls and ongoing monitoring.

"Achieving FedRAMP 20x authorization reinforces our position as a leader in federal compliance," said Shrav Mehta, Founder and CEO at Secureframe. "We're proud to help our customers navigate this evolving landscape with greater speed, confidence, and clarity."

FedRAMP 20x shapes the compliance landscape for thousands of government contractors that handle sensitive data or provide services to federal agencies. With these changes, firms are expected to meet higher standards when safeguarding information, requiring more automated and continuous security verification compared to previous frameworks.

Compliance tools

Secureframe's announcement follows the release of its new Secureframe Federal suite, built to address requirements for both CMMC 2.0 and FedRAMP 20x. The suite aims to reduce complexity and manual workload by automating several elements of the compliance process.

The Secureframe Federal product includes tools such as a System Security Plan (SSP) Builder, which creates comprehensive documentation using templates aligned with both CMMC and FedRAMP expectations. Updates to the SSP reflect system changes in real-time, a shift from traditional static documents. The suite's POA&M Manager streamlines the management of remediation tasks and synchronises updates with SSP status for assessments. An SPRS Score Generator further helps organisations calculate their supplier risk scores automatically from live configuration data, supporting procurement competitiveness.

Secureframe has also integrated its platform with government-focused cloud solutions such as AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, Microsoft GCC High, and Intune GCC High. These integrations are positioned to support continuous monitoring and easier evidence collection for compliance audits.

Partnerships

The company's achievement arrives after entering into a partnership with Coalfire Federal, a specialist in federal compliance assessments. Secureframe worked with Coalfire, which served as the Third Party Assessment Organisation (3PAO) for its FedRAMP 20x review, to refine its suite and prepare customers for changing compliance demands in the defence industrial base.

"Together, we're helping contractors not only meet federal compliance requirements faster, but also strengthen their overall security posture," said Bill Malone, President of Coalfire Federal.

This partnership aims to support a wide range of government suppliers, especially as many seek to adapt to the heightened requirements introduced by FedRAMP 20x and related frameworks like CMMC 2.0. Coalfire's assessment experience is expected to enhance Secureframe's offerings and support contractors racing to maintain compliance eligibility.

Broader compliance support

Beyond FedRAMP 20x, Secureframe's platform covers over 40 compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP Low, Moderate and High, CMMC, and NIST 800-53, alongside global standards for information security and privacy. The company states it serves customers including Saronic, Lunar Outpost, Nasdaq, and AngelList, with solutions that support ongoing security and compliance across multiple regulatory environments.

Industry observers note that as more federal suppliers are required to comply with more extensive security controls, early authorisations such as Secureframe's may help contractors prepare efficiently for evolving regulatory demands.