The City of Chandler and GovRAMP
About the Program
What is GovRAMP?
StateRAMP dba GovRAMP is a registered 501(c)(6) nonprofit membership organization comprised of service providers offering IaaS, PaaS, and/or SaaS solutions, third party assessment organizations, and government officials. Our members lead, manage, and work in various disciplines across the United States and are all committed to making the digital landscape a safer, more secure place. GovRAMP was born from the clear need for a standardized approach to the cybersecurity standards required from service providers offering solutions to state and local governments. GovRAMP (State Risk and Authorization Management Program) has developed a roadmap for vendors to follow to demonstrate through an externally verifiable process that they are meeting national cybersecurity standards.
Why GovRAMP?
In the City of Chandler, safeguarding sensitive and critical information is a collective responsibility. Cybersecurity teams are constantly on alert, defending against ever-evolving threats. To effectively counter these threats, organizations must take proactive measures to reinforce their networks and systems. One crucial step is ensuring that any provider or product dealing with critical data adheres to stringent cybersecurity standards
This is where GovRAMP steps in. By collaborating with the City of Chandler, GovRAMP supports providers in meeting essential security controls as specified by the NIST 800-53 framework. This partnership not only ensures that providers comply with these rigorous standards but also offers the benefit of transferable credentials through a standardized cybersecurity verification process. This means that once providers achieve verification, they can leverage this status to serve multiple government entities efficiently. This system of product cybersecurity validation is available to all participating government members, fostering a more secure and streamlined approach to managing cybersecurity across various jurisdictions.
Learn more about GovRAMP on govramp.org.
Cloud computing service products subject to GovRAMP authorization.
Any Contractor who will be storing, processing, and/or transmitting City data in external, non-City environments (Cloud), are required to attain verified GovRAMP (www.govramp.org) Authorized status for the cloud products the City will be utilizing, at the security category level required by the City. The Contractor must attain GovRAMP Ready status within 12 months of Agreement execution and GovRAMP Authorized status within 18 months of Agreement execution. Any Contractor without GovRAMP Ready or Authorized status at the time of Agreement execution must complete a GovRAMP Security Snapshot within three months of Agreement execution and must provide monthly progress reporting to GovRAMP until GovRAMP Ready or GovRAMP Authorization status is obtained. The Contractor will be required to maintain GovRAMP authorization at the required category level throughout the contract term and partnership with the City. The City will provide GovRAMP sponsorship to the Contractor for the purpose of this contract engagement.
GovRAMP enables service providers to become authorized through a sequence of steps that are streamlined and can translate across participating states and local jurisdictions in order to reduce redundancy and improve efficiency.
The three stages of GovRAMP validation are GovRAMP Security Snapshot, GovRAMP Ready and GovRAMP Authorized.
To access the Getting Started Guide for Providers, click here.
Announcements & Educational Opportunities
Stay tuned for future engagement opportunities and announcements!
Bidding Opportunities
Click below to see the list of current solicitations for the City of Chandler.
City of Chandler
Business & Development
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GovRAMP Templates & Resources for Providers
Click below for additional guidance on the validation process and requirements.
Contact Information
For additional information on City of Chandler, please visit the links above for information.
For suppliers interested on how to get started with the GovRAMP process, please contact info@stateramp.org.
Other Participating Governments
GovRAMP is accepted by the City of Chandler, as well as other cities and states. Click below to see a list of GovRAMP’s participating governments.
State and Local Government
Contact us and schedule a conversation to get started. For more information about how GovRAMP works with governments, visit our Governments page.
Providers
For many service providers, meeting security standards and supplying documentation to governments can be time consuming and costly. GovRAMP allows service providers to leverage their verified IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions across multiple government contracts. Learn more about the benefits and process for service providers, or contact our team to get started.