Samdesk, a leading AI-powered crisis detection and monitoring platform, has partnered with Prescient Security to achieve FedRAMP certification. This milestone will enable Samdesk to become an authorized cloud service provider in the FedRAMP Marketplace, ensuring compliance with federal security requirements and enhancing trust among government and private sector users.
Highlights of the FedRAMP Certification Process
1. Partnership with Prescient Security
- Prescient Security, a third-party assessment organization (3PAO), will oversee Samdesk’s FedRAMP Ready assessment.
- The assessment will review Samdesk’s Systems Security Plan (SSP), including security controls, policies, and compliance documentation.
- This rigorous evaluation underscores Samdesk’s commitment to maintaining best-in-class security standards in the federal marketplace.
2. Industry Expert Insights
- Matthew Graham, Senior Director at Prescient Security, highlighted their role in guiding Samdesk toward StateRAMP Moderate and FedRAMP Moderate certification.
- Samdesk’s technology has been crucial in crisis monitoring for governments, assisting with wildfires, hurricanes, and global health outbreaks.
- Prescient’s independent assessment will ensure Samdesk’s secure environment meets the Moderate Baseline security requirements.
3. Expanding Federal and Government Capabilities
- Samdesk has provided AI-driven crisis detection solutions for:
- NATO
- United Kingdom Ministry of Defense (UK MoD)
- Other national security agencies
- With FedRAMP certification, Samdesk can expand its secure services into health, transportation, and emergency response sectors, supporting federal and state agencies in proactive crisis management.
4. Commitment to Data Security & Compliance
- Samdesk adheres to industry-leading security frameworks, including:
- SOC 2 (Service Organization Control)
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
- CyberEssentials standards
- CTO Sean Solbak emphasized the company’s ongoing investments in infrastructure, security controls, and compliance policies to meet the highest federal security standards.
By partnering with Prescient Security, Samdesk is reinforcing its commitment to security and compliance, ensuring that federal agencies and government entities can rely on real-time crisis insights with the highest levels of data protection. Achieving FedRAMP authorization will further solidify Samdesk’s role in helping governments worldwide respond effectively to crises before they escalate.
