FedRAMP High authorization covers 421 NIST 800-53 controls and is required for cloud services handling data where unauthorized disclosure could have a severe or catastrophic effect — including law enforcement data, financial data, and health information in federal systems.
FedRAMP High is significantly more demanding than Moderate and is typically required for Department of Defense, law enforcement, and emergency services use cases. The control set includes all Moderate controls plus additional requirements for physical security, personnel security, and supply chain risk management. Very few commercial SaaS vendors hold FedRAMP High.
Which vendors hold FedRAMP High?
Search the TrustVendor vendor graph to see current certification status, evidence age, and expiry runway across all your vendors.
Common questions about FedRAMP High
Which vendors hold FedRAMP High certification?
Search the TrustVendor vendor graph to see which vendors in your portfolio hold current FedRAMP High certification, when it was last verified, and how long until it expires. Certifications are tracked continuously and alerts fire when evidence ages past its half-life.
How often does FedRAMP High certification need to be renewed?
Renewal frequency depends on the framework. SOC 2 Type II reports typically cover a 12-month audit period and should be requested annually. ISO 27001 certificates are valid for three years with annual surveillance audits. FedRAMP authorizations require annual assessment. TrustVendor tracks expiry dates and alerts you 90, 60, and 30 days before lapse.
Can I verify a vendor's FedRAMP High report myself?
For certifications that produce a published artifact (ISO 27001 certificate, FedRAMP Marketplace listing), you can verify directly with the certifying body. For SOC 2, the report is issued by the auditing CPA firm and should be shared directly by the vendor under NDA. TrustVendor stores a sha256-hashed snapshot of every artifact it processes — you can verify the hash client-side using standard tooling.