Verkada Achieves FedRAMP Ready Status

Verkada has achieved another important milestone on its journey to becoming FedRAMP Authorized. Verkada Command in AWS GovCloud was designated FedRAMP Moderate Ready by the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) and is now listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace. The FedRAMP Ready status makes it easier and faster for government agencies to approve and implement Verkada’s video security and visitor management solutions.

In February, Verkada announced the launch of Verkada Command in AWS GovCloud, supporting two key product lines: video security with FIPS-validated cameras and Verkada Guest, the company’s visitor management solution. The achievement of FedRAMP Ready status further underscores Verkada’s commitment to making secure and reliable solutions accessible to public sector customers.

What is FedRAMP?

The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is a U.S. government initiative that sets rigorous security standards for cloud service providers. These standards include security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring to help ensure high levels of data protection and compliance.

To achieve FedRAMP Ready status, Verkada collaborated with a third-party assessment organization (3PAO) to complete a comprehensive Readiness Assessment Report. This report demonstrated Verkada’s adherence to key security controls, representing a significant step toward full authorization.

Next Steps for Verkada and FedRAMP

Verkada’s journey toward FedRAMP Authorization continues with the next phase: achieving “In Process” status. This phase involves a more detailed security assessment conducted with a sponsoring federal agency. Success at this stage will lead to an evaluation for full authorization.

“We are thrilled to reach this important milestone, which reflects our dedication to making advanced security solutions accessible to the public sector,” said Jon Andersen, Federal Chief Information Security Officer, at Verkada. “We look forward to continuing our progress toward full FedRAMP Authorization and expanding our offerings to meet the needs of government agencies.”

For more information about Verkada’s FedRAMP Ready products and upcoming government-grade solutions, please visit https://www.verkada.com/solutions/government-grade.

North Carolina’s Buncombe County ECC goes live with ASAP Service

The Buncombe County Public Safety Communications Center (BCPSC) became the 145th Emergency Communications Center (ECC) in the United States and the 13th ECC in the state of North Carolina to implement the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP).

Buncombe County went live on June 21st & 22nd, 2024 with the following companies: Rapid Response Monitoring, Vector Security, Alert360, Securitas, Quick Response, Brinks Home Security, Dynamark Monitoring, ADT, Protection One, Guardian Protection, National Monitoring Center, Vivint, Johnson Controls (Tyco), Security Central, United Central Control, CPI Security, and Affiliated Monitoring.

Learn more about TMA’s ASAP Service at https://tma.us/programs/asap/

 

TMA Dispatch – Summer Issue – NOW AVAILABLE!

The summer issue of the TMA Dispatch is now available! Login to the TMA member portal to read.

Our Cover Story…It’s one of the best times of the year for TMA members and staff—awards season! This issue’s cover story puts a spotlight on the 2024 winners of the TMA/SDM Excellence Awards and the TMA/SSI Marvel Technology Award. Find out who took the top award this year!

In Guest Columns…In the first of two guest columns in this issue, TMA member Jeffrey Zwirn, President, IDS Research and Development, Inc. poses the question, “How long is it acceptable to leave a zone on Test?” Consultant Peter Giacalone, Giacalone Associates, explores the wonders of conversational AI in our second guest column. What is it? Would you be surprised to learn that Conversational AI offers superior accuracy and flexibility? Enjoy the read.

In Research…Discover how partnerships and special product/service bundles are giving security companies a competitive edge in today’s challenging residential marketplace. Parks Associates VP Jennifer Kent offers valuable insights into how to deliver (and exceed) homeowners’ expectations. As always, lots of great insights!

In the GSOC Column…What is the myth of the video wall in GSOCs? TMA GSOC Council Chair Richard Flores takes you behind the scenes and unveils the real value of this highly acclaimed security asset. Does it replace guards? Read and find out.

Read these and more in the latest issue the TMA Dispatch now!