Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK) — Question 239

Which of the following are independent assessment organizations that verify cloud providers’ security implementations and provide the overall risk posture of a cloud environment for a FedRAMP security authorization decision?

Answer options

• A. FedRAMP Program Management Office (FedRAMP PMO)
• B. American Association of Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA)
• C. Third-party Assessment Organizations (3PAOs)
• D. FedRAMP Joint Authorization Boards (JABs)

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Third-party Assessment Organizations (3PAOs), as they are specifically designated to conduct independent security assessments for FedRAMP. Options A and D refer to organizations that have roles in the FedRAMP process but do not perform independent assessments, while option B, A2LA, is focused on laboratory accreditation and not specifically on cloud security assessments.