The FedRAMP® program just introduced a major update to its security designations, transitioning from the long‑standing term FedRAMP Authorized to a new, modernized label: FedRAMP Certified. While the underlying security rigor remains the same, the new terminology is designed to provide clearer, more intuitive assurance to agencies and critical‑infrastructure operators when evaluating cloud providers.
For MCG customers, the message is simple: MCG Applications and Hosting are now FedRAMP Certified.
Why FedRAMP Certification Matters
The shift to “Certified” reflects the same stringent requirements—NIST SP 800‑53 (Moderate), continuous monitoring, and third‑party assessment—but communicates them in a way that more clearly aligns with today’s cloud‑security expectations.
MCG’s certification covers both our full application suite and our private cloud hosting environment, ensuring that our customers benefit from unified, end‑to‑end security. This includes:
- A fully certified cloud environment built for mission‑critical energy operations
- Continuous monitoring (ConMon) and proactive security controls
- A single‑vendor model that reduces integration risk and simplifies oversight
A new A-D level classification has also been introduced. MCG Applications and Hosting are classified as C, equivalent to the former FedRAMP Authorized (Moderate) designation and NIST SP 800‑53 Rev5 (Moderate) compliance.
MCG’s FedRAMP Certification covers Applications and Hosting for the entire MCG family of companies; MCG, Versify, Paragon, and Innotap.
What’s Next
As the industry adapts to the new FedRAMP terminology, MCG remains committed to leading with transparency, security, and operational excellence. The certification update reinforces what our customers rely on every day: a secure, compliant, and resilient foundation for real‑time energy operations.
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David Peterson, Ph.D. is the content specialist for MCG Energy Solutions.