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SDR-CSO-FRR FedRAMP Rules

FedRAMP Consolidated Rules (2026) 2026.09.13.02 against 2026.07.14.01
All changes in this version
modified SDR: Security Decision Record
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

FedRAMP Rules

Control

Providers MUST supply a Security Decision Record, in both human-readable and JSON formats, that includes at least all of the following information for each applicable FedRAMP rule:
- Explanation of how the rule is followed, or an explanation of the reason and resulting risk to customers for not following the rule.
- Verification that the implementation is appropriate for the rule, or that the reason for not implementing is accepted by a senior official.
- Validation that the implementation is in place and working as intended, or that the reason for not implementing is accepted by a senior official.
- Independent verification.
- Independent validation.
- Any responses or clarifications to the comments in the independent verification or validation.
- Rule-specific artifacts (if applicable).