FedRAMP requirements checklist: A guide for each baseline

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Use baseline-specific checklists so control owners know what to implement before assessors arrive. This guide summarizes recurring themes across Low, Moderate, High, and Li-SaaS.

This guide covers: Cross-baseline themes; Baseline-specific emphasis.

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Related: FedRAMP collection · fedramp authorization checklist · Best FedRAMP compliance software (2026)

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Key takeaways

• Identity and access management with MFA and reviews.
• Configuration management and vulnerability scanning.
• Logging, monitoring, and incident response.
• Contingency planning and media protection.

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Cross-baseline themes

Identity and access management with MFA and reviews.

Configuration management and vulnerability scanning.

Logging, monitoring, and incident response.

Contingency planning and media protection.

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Baseline-specific emphasis

Low: foundational controls; smaller POA&M.

Moderate: vendor management, SIEM depth, change rigor.

High: enhanced protections and stricter separation.

Li-SaaS: tailored set—validate each control narrative.

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Related guides

• FedRAMP collection
• fedramp-authorization-checklist
• Best FedRAMP compliance software (2026)

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FAQ

How long does FedRAMP authorization take?

Timelines vary by baseline and maturity; many first-time Moderate efforts run roughly 12–24 months including remediation.

Can we reuse SOC 2 evidence for FedRAMP?

Often partially—cross-map controls in a GRC platform, then close FedRAMP-specific gaps (SSP depth, ConMon, federal inheritance).

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Disclaimer (legal note)

General information only—not legal, audit, or attestation advice. Requirements depend on your contracts, system boundary, and assessor guidance.