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Third Party Assessors (3PAO)

  • What is the role of the third party assessment organization (3PAO) in continuous monitoring?
  • Are cloud service providers (CSPs) required to use a FedRAMP recognized third party assessment organization (3PAO)?
  • How does a company become a FedRAMP recognized third party assessment organization (3PAO)? How is the independence and quality of a 3PAO validated?
  • What is a third party assessment organization (3PAO)?

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