Unlocking Enhanced Security: What Egnyte's FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency Means for You

You may have read our recent blog about the EgnyteGov platform achieving FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency, and why it’s a significant milestone. In this latest blog, I’ll explain how Egnyte’s FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency benefits our current and prospective customers in managing their critical data.  

The Power of Standardized Security 

FedRAMP, or the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, is a rigorous cybersecurity risk management program designed for cloud products and services used by U.S. federal agencies. Achieving FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency signifies that Egnyte's cloud services meet a standardized, robust baseline of security requirements based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53 v5 guidelines.   

For you, this translates into: 

• Assured security: You can be confident that your data within the EgnyteGov platform is protected by a system that has undergone stringent, independent security assessments and meets the high standards required by the U.S. government.
• Reduced risk: FedRAMP provides a standardized approach to security and risk assessment. This allows government agencies, and by extension, all our customers, to make informed, risk-based decisions based on comprehensive Third-Party Assessment Organization (3PAO) evaluations. 

Protecting Your Most Sensitive Information 

In today's digital landscape, data protection is paramount. Egnyte's FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency directly addresses this by ensuring that sensitive government data, including Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), is handled with the utmost security. 

Key protections include: 

• FIPS 140-validated cryptography: FedRAMP mandates the consistent use of FIPS 140FIPS 140-validated cryptographic modules. This means your data is encrypted using the highest industry standards, providing an additional layer of defense against unauthorized access.
• DoD-mandated compliance: For businesses seeking contracts with the Department of Defense (DoD) that contain DFARs clause 252.204.7012, EgnyteGov's FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency ensures that your cloud service provider meets the necessary authorization or equivalency requirements for processing, storing, or transmitting covered defense information. 

Continuous Vigilance and Transparency 

Security isn’t a one-time achievement; it's an ongoing commitment. FedRAMP's requirements align perfectly with Egnyte's philosophy of continuous improvement and proactive security measures. 

Here's how this benefits you: 

• Continuous monitoring (ConMon): FedRAMP requires continuous monitoring, which includes monthly vulnerability scans and the generation of a monthly Executive Summary Report. This ensures that security risks are managed on an ongoing basis, providing real-time awareness and rapid response to potential threats.
• Annual third-party assessment organization (3PAO) controls attestations: The EgnyteGov Platform undergoes an annual attestation of one-third of the FedRAMP Moderate controls and a full re-assessment every three years. This regular external validation provides independent assurance of our security posture.
• Body of evidence (BoE): Through this rigorous process, Egnyte has produced a comprehensive BoE. Many components of this BoE are available to our EgnyteGov customers under a non-disclosure agreement due to the information’s sensitive nature, significantly supporting their own cybersecurity assessments, such as DoD CMMC assessments. This reduces the burden on our customers to demonstrate compliance and security to regulatory bodies.
• Risk-based authorization: Government agencies can make informed, risk-based decisions based on 3PAO assessments of cloud systems. 

Partnering for a Secure Future 

Egnyte's achievement of FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency is more than just a certification—it's a testament to our dedication to provide a secure, compliant, and trustworthy platform for all your content collaboration and governance needs. We’re proud to offer a solution that not only meets but exceeds the stringent security demands of government agencies, extending those same robust protections to all our customers. 

Take a look at Egnyte's FedRAMP Marketplace profile to learn more about how Egnyte can help your organization achieve its security and compliance objectives.  

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