ST. PAUL, Minn. — The State of Minnesota has partnered with GovRAMP to enhance cloud security standards for state and local governments.
The state says this collaboration marks a significant step in fortifying Minnesota’s digital infrastructure.
GovRAMP allows vendors to certify their products once for use across multiple government agencies, simplifying the certification process. Its Authorized Product List tracks products that have achieved or are pursuing security verification.
“Minnesota’s partnership with GovRAMP will strengthen our cyber defenses and allow the State to continue building a resilient digital environment to protect sensitive state data, networks, and systems,” said John Israel, Minnesota’s chief information security officer. “It ensures that vendors entrusted with Minnesota’s most sensitive data follow best practices and meet our rigorous cybersecurity standards. Together, we’re creating a safer digital environment for the people we serve.”
By joining GovRAMP, Minnesota says it will have access to enhanced resources and risk management tools, streamlining the procurement process for secure cloud services.
“Governments today face extraordinary challenges in protecting their digital assets,” said Leah McGrath, executive director at GovRAMP. “Minnesota’s collaboration with GovRAMP is a testament to their forward-thinking approach to cybersecurity. We are proud to support their efforts to secure critical data and systems.”
