Apptega Inc is committed to ensuring that our cybersecurity practices meet the stringent standards set forth by the FEDRAMP framework. As a trusted provider of GRC solutions, we recognize the critical importance of safeguarding sensitive data and maintaining robust cybersecurity measures to protect against potential threats.
On the guidance provided by the CMMC final rule of 2024, pursuing FEDRAMP or CMMC certification though an external 3PAO is not in our immediate compliance roadmap, but we are always evaluating regulatory guidance and can adjust our plans if needed. We understand the importance of the CMMC framework in protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and maintaining the security of the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). As such, we have developed a strategic plan to implement the necessary controls and processes to ensure our environment is secure and in compliance with requirements to protect sensitive data through an internal assessment based on the FEDRAMP guidelines.
As Apptega does not have a direct relationship with the Department of Defense (DOD), the path to becoming either FEDRAMP or CMMC certified does not align with our current business requirements. Apptega provides a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tool to help companies assess against and remediate issues for multiple frameworks, both regulatory and non-regulatory. The Apptega product is not designed to store sensitive information such as CUI, ePHI, PII, or other regulated data.
Per the CMMC final rule, Apptega believes it falls under the following requirement:
- ESPs and CSPs who handle “Security Protection Data” (SPD)—which includes logs, security scans, and security artifacts derived from systems handling CUI—but do not handle CUI are not required to meet FedRAMP requirements. However, their services will also be assessed as part of the contractor’s CMMC assessment.
Our organization is actively working to:
- Assess and address all security requirements relevant to FEDRAMP and other security frameworks internally to ensure our processes in place are consistent with industry standards to ensure security of our products and customer data within them.
- Implement additional security protocols and enhancements to close any gaps identified during our internal evaluations.
- Perform additional assessments as needed and evaluate future changes in requirements. If the need for certification changes in the future, Apptega will address the need and prepare next steps.
We are dedicated to upholding the highest cybersecurity standards and will continue to adapt our practices to meet evolving requirements. Our goal is not only to meet but to exceed expectations by contributing to the overall security of our nation’s defense ecosystem.
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you require any further details about our commitment and plans to achieve CMMC compliance. We look forward to demonstrating our readiness to meet the expectations of this critical certification.
