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FedRAMP VDR & VER: Daily Scans Are Only the Beginning

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BLUF

FedRAMP mandates shift from periodic to continuous vulnerability management with stricter deadlines and evidence standards effective December 7.

NEWS

New VDR and VER requirements enforce daily vulnerability scans and faster remediation timelines for cloud service providers. The December 7 deadline marks the start of automated compliance validation, requiring stronger proof of security posture.

Why I Care

CSPs face higher operational burdens and risk of non-compliance if they cannot automate evidence collection and remediation workflows. Failure to adapt could result in loss of authorization to operate or inability to secure federal contracts.

Next Steps

Cloud Service Providers should audit current scanning frequencies and evidence collection processes immediately. Teams must implement automation for daily scans and remediation tracking before the December 7 deadline to maintain compliance.

FedRAMP's new VDR and VER requirements make vulnerability management more continuous, with faster scanning, tighter remediation deadlines, and stronger evidence requirements. Anecdotes explains why the December 7 deadline is just the beginning of a broader shift toward continuous, automated compliance validation. [...]
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