Extract from Reveal’s article “What FedRAMP Authorized Should Mean in eDiscovery”
FedRAMP is a government authorization program made to boost cloud security.
In just one year, US citizens and entities will file over 400,000 lawsuits. Legal teams are busy, but letting network security fall by the wayside isn’t an option for those who want to avoid fines and reputational damage.
It’s important that eDiscovery legal teams can validate security posture and avoid compliance surprises during investigations and productions. FedRAMP authorization is a critical part of implementing those procedures.
Here, we’ll clarify what “FedRAMP Authorized” does (and doesn’t) mean for FedRAMP discovery and eDiscovery buyers. Read on to learn about authorization boundaries, the kinds of evidence procurement/IT may request, and common misconceptions.
