On May 12, 2023, the General Services Administration (GSA) announced the inaugural members of the Federal Secure Cloud Advisory Committee (FSCAC), appointing 14 representatives from both public and private sectors. GSA
The FSCAC is tasked with advising the GSA Administrator, the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Board, and federal agencies on various aspects of securely adopting cloud computing products and services.
Among the appointees is Google, a founding member of the Cloud Service Providers-Advisory Board (CSP-AB), selected as one of the four representatives from businesses that primarily provide cloud computing services. GovCon Wire
Laura Navaratnam, Executive Director of the CSP-AB, expressed enthusiasm about the announcement, stating, “We are delighted to see the GSA announce membership of FSCAC; this is an important first step in advancing FedRAMP modernization for all CSPs. We look forward to seeing what the Committee will focus on first, and stand ready to assist the GSA as needed.”
The establishment of the FSCAC represents a significant advancement in enhancing collaboration between the government and cloud service providers, aiming to strengthen the security and efficiency of cloud adoption across federal agencies.
