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Validation

Also: validation, validate, validated

Definition

Verbatim from FedRAMP/rules

Confirmation through objective evidence that implemented security capabilities and related certification data are suitable for their intended FedRAMP Certification use and support the expected security outcomes for a cloud service offering.

Notes

  • This adapts the ISO conformity assessment concept of validation to the FedRAMP Certification context.

Used in 28 rule requirements

This term is a defined part of the following FedRAMP rule requirements — when it appears in a rule, this definition applies precisely.

Referenced by 3 KSIs

References

ISO/IEC 27001:2022

Change history

  • 2026-06-24Official launch of the FedRAMP Consolidated Rules for 2026.

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