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May 14, 2024

New board will replace Joint Authorization Board and govern FedRAMP provisional authorization

WASHINGTON The U.S. General Services Administration has announced a new board that will serve as the official governing body for the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP), replacing the Joint Authorization Board (JAB).

The FedRAMP programs commitment is to make it safe and easy for the U.S. government to take full advantage of cloud services to help agencies deliver on their missions.

The new board brings a wealth of technology, cybersecurity, and engineering expertise from federal agency executives who will work to champion the vision of FedRAMP and make that vision successful, said Eric Mill, GSAs executive director for cloud strategy. The board will approve and help guide FedRAMP policies, bring together the federal community to create a robust authorization ecosystem, and be a critical partner to the FedRAMP program in our shared goal of a more streamlined customer experience and stronger federal cybersecurity.

The Office of Management and Budget established the FedRAMP Board and appointed the inaugural board members under the FY23 National Defense Authorization Act. The FedRAMP Board intentionally comprises members from across government, bringing diverse perspectives from the frontlines of cyber and IT modernization efforts, stated Deputy Federal Chief Information Officer Drew Myklegard. By harnessing their collective expertise, the board will play a vital role in adapting the FedRAMP Program to address the evolving cyber landscape and enable the accelerated adoption of secure cloud technologies across the government.

The inaugural board members are:

The initial focus of the board is to ensure a smooth transition from the JAB and any work in progress. The board is also focused on defining metrics for the program, engaging with agencies to perform joint-agency and single-agency authorizations, and working with FedRAMP to continuously monitor FedRAMP-authorized cloud products and services.

For more information about FedRAMP, please visit fedramp.gov.

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About GSA: GSA provides centralized procurement and shared services for the federal government, managing a nationwide real estate portfolio of nearly 370 million rentable square feet, overseeing about $100 billion in products and services via federal contracts, and delivering technology services that serve millions of people across dozens of federal agencies. GSAs mission is to deliver the best customer experience and value in real estate, acquisition, and technology services to the government and the American people. For more information, visit GSA.gov and follow us at @USGSA.

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