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GovRAMP/StateRAMP Ready · Maryland CATS+

State & Local Government Cloud Solutions

Federal-grade security at state-friendly pricing. Leverage our FedRAMP High authorization to meet your state compliance requirements—including GovRAMP, CJIS, and IRS 1075—without the federal overhead or complexity. Fixed monthly pricing designed for government budget cycles.

50%
Cost Savings vs. DIY
Fast
Deployment
CATS+
MD Contract Vehicle
24/7
US Citizen Support
FedRAMP High
GovRAMP/StateRAMP
CJIS Compliant
NIST 800-53 Rev 5
IRS 1075
HIPAA
Benefits

Why States Choose GovDataHosting

State and local agencies face growing cybersecurity mandates but often lack the budget and staff of federal counterparts. Our bundled approach delivers enterprise-grade security at pricing designed for government budget realities.

Budget-Friendly Pricing

Fixed monthly costs designed for state budget cycles. No surprise bills, consumption spikes, or hidden fees. Predictable costs you can plan around fiscal year to fiscal year.

Federal-Grade Security

Benefit from our FedRAMP High controls—the gold standard—without federal complexity. GovRAMP/StateRAMP ready configurations exceed most state requirements out of the box.

Rapid Deployment

Pre-configured, hardened environments mean faster time to production. Deploy in weeks, not months, with security controls already in place and documented.

CATS+ Contract Vehicle

CATS+ Contract Vehicle

Maryland CATS+ contract #0A162890023 for streamlined state procurement. Additional cooperative purchasing agreements available for multi-state access.

Compliance Coverage

Meeting State Compliance Mandates

State and local governments face an increasingly complex web of compliance requirements. Our FedRAMP High authorization provides a security baseline that meets or exceeds the frameworks most commonly required at the state and local level.

GovRAMP / StateRAMP Our FedRAMP High authorization exceeds GovRAMP requirements. With 32+ states now participating in GovRAMP, our pre-verified security posture streamlines your procurement process.
CJIS Security Policy Full compliance with FBI Criminal Justice Information Services requirements for law enforcement systems, including encryption, access controls, and personnel security screening.
IRS Publication 1075 Safeguarding requirements for Federal Tax Information (FTI) used by state revenue departments, workforce agencies, and social services programs.
HIPAA / HITECH Technical safeguards for protected health information managed by state health departments, Medicaid agencies, and public health systems.
NIST Cybersecurity Framework Full alignment with the NIST CSF that many states have adopted as their baseline security framework. Our NIST 800-53 Rev 5 controls map directly to CSF requirements.
PCI DSS Payment Card Industry compliance support for state agencies processing tax payments, fees, fines, and other citizen payment transactions.
Use Cases

Serving Every Level of Government

From state capital IT departments to county courthouses and city halls, our approach supports the full range of state and local government workloads with security that meets the most demanding requirements.

Law Enforcement & Courts

Law Enforcement & Courts

CJIS-compliant hosting for records management, case management, e-filing systems, and criminal justice information sharing across jurisdictions.

Health & Human Services

HIPAA-compliant infrastructure for Medicaid systems, public health reporting, vital records, behavioral health platforms, and health information exchanges.

Revenue & Taxation

IRS 1075-compliant hosting for tax processing systems, revenue management, and federal tax information used by state departments of revenue.

Workforce & Employment

Workforce & Employment

Secure hosting for unemployment insurance systems, workforce development portals, and labor market information platforms handling sensitive PII.

Citizen-Facing Portals

Secure web applications for citizen services including licensing, permitting, benefits enrollment, and online payments with PCI DSS compliance.

Emergency Management

High-availability hosting for emergency communications, disaster response coordination, and public safety systems requiring 99.99% uptime guarantees.

The GovDataHosting Process

From Procurement to Production

Our streamlined onboarding process is designed for state and local procurement timelines. Use existing cooperative purchasing agreements or your state's contract vehicles to get started quickly.

Requirements Review

We assess your compliance requirements, data types, and system architecture to recommend the right configuration

Environment Build

Deploy your pre-hardened environment with security controls already configured, documented, and ready for your data

Migration Support

Our team assists with data migration, application deployment, and integration with your existing systems and networks

Go Live & Monitor

Launch with 24/7 monitoring, continuous compliance validation, and dedicated US citizen support staff

Your Bundled Security Team

Enterprise Security Without Enterprise Cost

State and local agencies often lack the budget for dedicated cybersecurity staff. Our bundled services provide the security operations, compliance management, and infrastructure support that would otherwise require multiple vendors and in-house hires.

Security Operations

Saves $200K-$300K/yr
  • 24/7/365 security monitoring by US citizen analysts
  • SIEM with real-time threat intelligence integration
  • Incident response & forensic investigation support
  • Vulnerability scanning & patch management

Compliance Management

Saves $120K-$180K/yr
  • Compliance documentation & audit evidence packages
  • GovRAMP & state-specific compliance mapping
  • POA&M tracking & remediation coordination
  • Annual assessment support & 3PAO coordination

Infrastructure & DR

Saves $100K-$200K/yr
  • US-based data centers with physical security controls
  • Automated backup & disaster recovery included
  • 99.99% uptime SLA with proactive NOC monitoring
  • Network management, firewall, & load balancing
Frequently Asked Questions

State & Local Government FAQs

What is GovRAMP/StateRAMP and do I need it?

GovRAMP (formerly StateRAMP) is a cybersecurity framework that standardizes security for cloud service providers working with state and local governments. Over 32 states now participate. Our FedRAMP High authorization exceeds GovRAMP requirements, meaning your agency can procure our services with confidence that the security bar has already been met.

How does pricing work for state agencies?

We offer fixed monthly pricing that bundles infrastructure, security monitoring, compliance support, and disaster recovery into a single, predictable cost. No consumption-based surprises. Pricing is designed around state fiscal year budget cycles, and we can structure agreements for multi-year terms with consistent pricing.

What contract vehicles can we use to procure?

We're available through Maryland CATS+ (contract #0A162890023), GSA MAS (IT Schedule 70), and additional cooperative purchasing agreements. Our team can help identify the most efficient procurement path for your specific jurisdiction and purchasing requirements.

Can you handle CJIS requirements for our law enforcement systems?

Yes. Our infrastructure meets all CJIS Security Policy requirements including encryption at rest and in transit, multi-factor authentication, personnel security screening, advanced authentication, and audit logging. We provide the technical controls and documentation needed for your CJIS Systems Agency audit.

How does FedRAMP compare to state security requirements?

FedRAMP High is the most rigorous civilian security standard in the US, implementing all 421 NIST 800-53 Rev 5 controls. Most state security requirements are based on NIST frameworks at Moderate or lower impact levels. By hosting on FedRAMP High infrastructure, you automatically exceed the requirements of virtually every state compliance mandate.

Do you support multi-state or regional deployments?

Absolutely. Our authorization is jurisdiction-agnostic. Agencies with multi-state or regional operations can leverage a single infrastructure deployment that meets all participating states' requirements. This is especially valuable for interstate compacts, regional health information exchanges, and shared services models.

Ready to Modernize Your State Systems?

Get federal-grade security at state-friendly pricing. Contact us for a custom quote based on your agency's requirements and compliance mandates.