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All cloud services holding federal data must have authorization. If you want to work with the federal government, authorization is an important part of your security plan. ensures consistency in the security of the government's cloud services.

Is mandatory? Yes, is mandatory for all executive agency cloud deployments and service models at the Low, Moderate, and High risk impact levels.

Private Private cloud deployments intended for single organizations and implemented fully within federal facilities are not subject to the mandate, and are the only exception to being mandatory for all federal agencies.

Whenever a federal agency shares sensitive federal data on the cloud, it must adhere to standards.

The POA&M Template provides a structured framework for aggregating system vulnerabilities and deficiencies through security assessment and continuous monitoring efforts. This template is intended to be used as a tracking tool for risk mitigation in ance with CSP priorities.

To maintain an authorization that meets the requirements, CSPs must monitor their security controls, assess them on a regular basis, and demonstrate that the security posture of their service offering is continuously acceptable.

Is a government-wide program that promotes the adoption of secure cloud services across the federal government by providing a standardized approach to security and risk assessment for cloud technologies and federal agencies.

For its part, Google Workspace complies with U.S. Federal Government and global standards for cloud security and privacy. For instance, Google Workspace maintains a HIGH authorization; is certified against ISO 27017, 27018, 27001; and is audited against the AICPA Service Organization Control (SOC) standards.