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title: "FISMA Government Compliance — Definition & Engineering Context"
description: "The Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) is a United States federal law that defines a comprehensive framework to protect government information, operations, and assets against natural or man-made threats."
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# FISMA Government Compliance

> **Definition:** The Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) is a United States federal law that defines a comprehensive framework to protect government information, operations, and assets against natural or man-made threats.

## In depth

FISMA requires federal agencies and their IT contractors to implement strict security controls. Compliance involves detailed asset inventories, system vulnerability monitoring, and detailed incident response plans, adhering to NIST SP 800-53 security standards.

## How ERPStack applies this

We build FISMA-certifiable cloud architectures using AWS GovCloud and secure enclaves, ensuring your applications pass rigorous government security reviews.

## Related reading

- [FedRAMP Security Controls](https://erpstack.io/glossary/fedramp)
- [Zero-Trust Security](https://erpstack.io/glossary/zero-trust)