<p><i>Federal Cloud Computing: The Definitive Guide for Cloud Service Providers</i> offers an in-depth look at topics surrounding federal cloud computing within the federal government, including the Federal Cloud Computing Strategy, Cloud Computing Standards, Security and Privacy, and Security Automation. </p> <p>You will learn the basics of the NIST risk management framework (RMF) with a specific focus on cloud computing environments, all aspects of the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) process, and steps for cost-effectively implementing the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process, as well as strategies for implementing Continuous Monitoring, enabling the Cloud Service Provider to address the FedRAMP requirement on an ongoing basis.</p><ul><li>Provides a common understanding of the federal requirements as they apply to cloud computing</li><li>Provides a targeted and cost-effective approach for applying the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework (RMF)</li><li>Provides both technical and non-technical perspectives of the Federal Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process that speaks across the organization</li></ul>