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AGU-USE-ABU Authorization Before Use

FedRAMP Consolidated Rules (2026) 2026.09.13.02 against 2026.07.14.01
All changes in this version
modified AGU: Agency Use of FedRAMP Certified Cloud Services
Why it changed, in the publisher's words

2026-06-24: Official launch of the FedRAMP Consolidated Rules for 2026.

https://github.com/FedRAMP/rules/commits/main/fedramp-consolidated-rules.json

Title

Authorization Before Use

Control

Agencies MUST complete the Authorization to Operate process for federal information systems that use FedRAMP Certified cloud service offerings.

Discussion

FedRAMP provides technical assistance to help agencies navigate this process.