Cora Achieves FedRAMP Ready Status and Joins FedRAMP Marketplace

Cora PPM is now FedRAMP Moderate Ready, demonstrating Cora’s leadership and commitment to the government contracting industry

March 4, 2025

Cora Systems, a leading provider of project portfolio management (PPM) solutions, today announced it has achieved FedRAMP Moderate Ready status by the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) and is now officially listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace. This accomplishment marks a significant milestone for Cora, as it ensures that its Cora PPM solution meets the rigorous cybersecurity standards required for use by U.S. federal agencies.

FedRAMP, the government's cybersecurity certification body, verifies software solutions for their security in handling sensitive data. The FedRAMP Moderate Ready status indicates that a FedRAMP-recognized third-party assessment organization (3PAO) has validated that Cora PPM aligns with the Federal government's strict cybersecurity policies and mandates. As part of the process, Cora underwent a comprehensive evaluation of its platform to ensure compliance with the FedRAMP Moderate security requirements.

What FedRAMP Certification Means for Cloud Service Providers

Achieving FedRAMP Moderate Ready status is an important milestone for Cora Systems as it demonstrates the company's commitment to meeting the high standards necessary to work with federal agencies. This status enables government contractors and agencies to confidently adopt Cora's PMO solution without the need to conduct their own assessments, offering peace of mind in knowing the platform has been independently verified for security. The solution is now available to federal civilian and independent agencies, the Department of Defense, as well as federal research institutions and contractors, in a secure government cloud computing environment.

The FedRAMP program, administered by the GSA (General Services Administration), provides a standardized approach to security assessment and authorization for cloud service providers (CSPs) serving the United States government. By achieving FedRAMP Ready status, Cora joins an elite list of authorized cloud service providers that have demonstrated FedRAMP compliance through rigorous FedRAMP assessment processes. This SaaS solution enables agencies to reuse the FedRAMP security authorization across multiple government entities, reducing the time and cost associated with obtaining an agency-specific Authority to Operate (ATO).

Understanding FedRAMP Requirements and the Path to FedRAMP High

The FedRAMP certification process requires CSPs to prepare a detailed authorization package that documents security controls at the appropriate impact level for the data being processed. While Cora has achieved FedRAMP Moderate Ready status, the company recognizes that some agency requirements may call for FedRAMP High authorization in the future. The information contained in Cora's FedRAMP authorized documentation demonstrates the platform's robust security posture and readiness for federal use.

For agencies seeking FedRAMP certified solutions, the FedRAMP Marketplace website serves as the authoritative list where organizations can verify a provider's FedRAMP authorization status. This transparency allows federal agencies to identify which solutions meet their specific impact level requirements quickly and have completed the FedRAMP assessment process.

Cora's Commitment to Government Contracting

Commenting on this milestone, Philip Martin, CEO, Cora Systems, said:

"We're thrilled to achieve FedRAMP Moderate Ready status. This recognition validates our commitment to providing best-in-class solutions for the GovCon sector. Our clients can now confidently move to holistic project and program management, knowing they are using a platform that meets the highest security standards required by the U.S. government. We are proud to lead the way in the government contracting space with a secure, independently validated solution."

The achievement of FedRAMP Moderate Ready status positions Cora Systems ahead of many competitors, providing an unparalleled solution for managing government projects securely and efficiently. It underscores the company's strong dedication to the GovCon sector and reflects its confidence in delivering future enhancements to meet the evolving needs of its clients. As one of the few PPM providers to achieve this level of FedRAMP security authorization, Cora is prepared to support agencies in their mission-critical project management needs.