CHECKLIST
FedRAMP 20x is here. Are you ready?
Your guide to preparing for FedRAMP 20x
This checklist will guide you through the steps your team should prepare for as you begin your journey to 20x. We’ll explain the steps to certification, share key dates to track and answer common questions so you can navigate FedRAMP 20x with confidence.
Whether you’re maintaining a legacy FedRAMP authorization or pursuing this framework for the first time, this resource helps you build the foundation your FedRAMP 20x journey depends on.
What’s inside
- A step-by-step breakdown of how to approach FedRAMP 20x – before, during, and after your assessment.
- Key dates to understand when new rules go into effect and when pipelines for each class open.
- Answers to common questions about 20x to help you understand how changes apply to your organization.
Download this checklist to see where your organization stands today and what it takes to be an early mover under 20x.
Why A-LIGN?
Your FedRAMP partner every step of the way
A-LIGN is a top 3 federal assessor already built for 20x, and you move faster because we do. A-SCEND, our FedRAMP 20x-certified platform, is the only one of its kind built by a 3PAO. It runs your entire program and is machine-readable by design, meaning fewer manual evidence requests, faster assessments, and real-time visibility into where you stand.