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.