Achieve GovRAMP Authorization

State, local, and education (SLED) is a highly regulated, multibillion-dollar cloud services market,
and the Government Risk and Authorization Management Program (GovRAMP) is your access pass. 

38North Security’s deep technical expertise and proven experience pave the way so you can compete.

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38North Security Is Your Expert Advisor for the Entire GovRAMP Authorization Process

Since the launch of GovRAMP, our security experts have supported numerous organizations on their journey to authorization.  

From readiness and gap analysis, to documentation, remediation, and hands-on engineering support, we guide you through every step of the process

Why GovRAMP Matters for Your Growth

GovRAMP sets the standard for security compliance across state and local agencies. Achieving authorization allows your organization to: 

  • Access high-value state, local, and education contracts. 
  • Build trust with government and enterprise buyers. 
  • Future-proof your platform against evolving security expectations. 

Your End-to-End Partner for GovRAMP ATO

Strategic Readiness

Clarify scope, timelines, and your best path to authorization.

Gap Analysis and Remediation

Identify missing controls and implement the required security, policy, and architectural updates before assessment. 

Documentation

Prepare a compliant, audit-ready package designed for first-pass success. 

Continuous Monitoring

Maintain your authorization year over year. 

Our Approach: Clarity, Precision, Speed

Our low-friction process eliminates confusion and minimizes rework, helping you get it right the first time and move through GovRAMP with confidence. 

Every phase is led by our in-house GovRAMP team: no handoffs, no external consultant delays, just a disciplined process designed for accuracy and momentum. 

Assess
Remediate
Authorize
Sustain

Assess

Determine your readiness, scope, and required security baseline.

Remediate

Close gaps across security, policy, architecture, and documentation.

Authorize

Submit a thorough, audit-ready package that meets GovRAMP standards the first time. 

Sustain

Maintain compliance through continuous monitoring and change management. 

Why In-House Expertise Matters

Our guidance is never outsourced. You work directly with certified, U.S.-based specialists who have walked hundreds of companies through authorization. 

Direct Access

Get immediate answers from experts who know your system.

Speed and Accuracy

Faster reviews, fewer revisions, smoother coordination.

Consistency

One accountable team from start to finish.

Transparent Pricing

No hidden consultant markups: predictable, value-based costs.

Expert Guidance, End-to-End

GovRAMP vs. FedRAMP: What’s the Difference?

GovRAMP and FedRAMP are two separate authorization programs that both draw from the NIST 800-53 Rev 5 control baseline. However, they serve different buyers and have different review processes. 

If you already have a Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) ATO, you may have a head start on certain security controls, but there is no automatic inheritance path. 

GovRAMP has its own requirements, its own package expectations, and its own review workflow through the state and local Program Management Office. 

Where FedRAMP focuses on federal agencies, GovRAMP opens the door to state, local, and education markets, including some of the largest public-sector economies in the country. 

For organizations considering both, our team can help you understand: 

  • what carries over, 
  • what needs to be tailored, and 
  • how to plan a roadmap that avoids duplicate work. 

We stay current on every update to GovRAMP, FedRAMP, and FedRAMP 20x, and we’ll tell you plainly what matters for your authorization path, and what doesn’t. 

GovRAMP Gap Analysis: Your Fastest Path to Clarity

Before you start your 3PAO engagement, know exactly where you stand. 

Our GovRAMP Gap Analysis gives you: 

  • A readiness score aligned to the GovRAMP security baseline. 
  • A prioritized list of missing or insufficient controls. 
  • A detailed roadmap to reach and maintain authorization. 

You’ll walk away knowing what’s done, what’s missing, and what it’ll take to get to “Authorized.” 

See your gaps before the auditors do.

Your Advantage with 38North Security

  • Hands-on technical depth: Integrated engineering and advisory expertise to support every phase of authorization. 
  • Cross-framework fluency: FedRAMP, GovRAMP, CMMC, ISO 27001 — we know the landscape. 
  • Proven delivery: From startups to Fortune 100 providers, our clients achieve authorizations more efficiently. 
  • Strategic relationships: We maintain working ties with 3PAOs, PMOs, and assessors to anticipate requirements and prevent roadblocks. 
Let’s turn compliance into competitive edge.

Ready to Win in the State & Local Market?

Simplify compliance. Streamline authorization. Strengthen trust. 
Partner with 38North and unlock a new wave of government opportunity. 

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