We’re proud to share that Insight Assurance has officially been accredited as a FedRAMP Third-Party Assessment Organization (3PAO). This milestone authorizes us to independently assess cloud service providers (CSPs) seeking authorization to deliver secure cloud solutions to U.S. federal agencies.

Why FedRAMP Matters

The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services used by federal agencies. 3PAOs are critical to this ecosystem, serving as impartial assessors that validate a CSP’s implementation of stringent federal security requirements.

Leadership in Action

  • Stephanie Carter, Head of Federal Cloud Compliance & Assessments — With more than 30 years in cybersecurity and compliance, Dr. Carter has supported well over 100 FedRAMP authorizations, including 60–70 under Rev. 5. Her career includes key milestones such as contributing to the development of DoD regulations during the DIACAP transition, advising DISA on early cloud security, providing input to FedRAMP since its 2011 launch, and leading the seamless Rev. 5 transition of over 50 CSPs. Having served as a project lead, senior assessor, compliance advisor, privacy officer, program manager, and GRC officer, she brings a uniquely comprehensive perspective to every engagement.
  • Craig Saldanha, Director of Audit Services — Oversees Insight Assurance’s FedRAMP line, ensuring alignment with the firm’s broader audit and compliance services. Craig has led or contributed to approximately 1,000 SOC engagements and brings extensive experience with NIST frameworks, SOX ITGC, ISO, HIPAA, and IT GRC programs. His governance-driven approach enhances FedRAMP readiness by ensuring control evaluations and documentation are consistent, disciplined, and aligned with federal expectations. With this foundation, he ensures Insight Assurance delivers high-quality, independent assessments while maintaining a positive client experience.

What This Means for CSPs

FedRAMP authorization is one of the most rigorous processes in cybersecurity. While no outcome can be guaranteed, Insight Assurance’s accreditation as a 3PAO affirms our ability to deliver the independent assessments required by the program. Our team combines Dr. Carter’s unparalleled FedRAMP expertise with Craig’s cross-framework leadership to provide organizations with clarity, rigor, and confidence as they navigate federal cloud compliance.

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