Glossary of Atlassian Terms
What is 'FedRAMP'?
Definition
FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program) is a U.S. government program that standardizes how cloud services are assessed, authorized, and monitored for security. Instead of each agency running its own security review, FedRAMP provides a shared framework that defines strict requirements for protecting government data in the cloud.
For organizations using Atlassian products, FedRAMP matters most in the context of Atlassian Government Cloud. This environment is designed to meet FedRAMP Moderate controls, allowing government teams to use tools like Jira, Jira Service Management, and Confluence while staying compliant. In practice, FedRAMP isn’t just about checklists—it’s about trust, transparency, and ongoing security oversight, not a one-time approval.
