Discussion Post
The format for your discussion is a backgrounder ("briefing paper"). Background papers are summaries of issues provided to help decision-makers/leaders/managers make decisions. Decision-makers use summaries instead of (or in addition to) reading lengthy reports because the summaries only include the pertinent facts and/or the bottom line - meaning each specific point stands alone in the context of the paper topic.
Prepare a set of discussion points (3 to 5 paragraphs) that address the following information request:
How does FedRAMP help agencies ensure the security of digital government services?
Your backgrounder ("briefing paper") must address the following:
1) What is meant by "Digital Government services?" (previously called "e-Government" services)
2) FedRAMP (what it is, how agencies use FedRAMP to deliver Digital Services, and how FedRAMP contributes to improved security for Digital Services)
3) Additional strategies for improving privacy and security (Play #11) from the Federal CIO Council's Digital Services Playbook ("Manage security and privacy through reusable processes") -- make sure that you address the "Checklist" and "Key Questions"