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Initial Certification

Also: initial certification, initial certifications

Definition

Verbatim from FedRAMP/rules

The first FedRAMP Certification of a cloud service offering based on the applicable initial assessment, validation, certification package, and certification data.

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

  • 2026-07-04Initial reset for the Consolidated Rules for 2026 Public Preview.

Source of truth: FedRAMP/rules. Definitions are published verbatim; Boundera adds cross-references and implementation context.