Certification Path
Also: Certification Path, Certification Paths
Definition
Verbatim from FedRAMP/rules
The underlying source of the FedRAMP Certification, either from a federal agency sponsored authorization to operate or directly from FedRAMP itself. The agency path is a legacy path that is only available for FedRAMP Rev5 and still requires review and approval from FedRAMP.
Used in 1 rule requirement
This term is a defined part of the following FedRAMP rule requirements — when it appears in a rule, this definition applies precisely.
Change history
2026-06-24Official launch of the FedRAMP Consolidated Rules for 2026.