What FedRAMP 20x Actually Means for Your Authorization Timeline
Published: Aug 6, 2026
FedRAMP's consolidated 2026 rules landed at the end of June, and the shift they represent is significant, featuring new Key Security Indicators (KSIs) for automated, continuous compliance reporting, a leaner but more technical documentation model built around machine-readable CPO and SDR files, and a compressed timeline that's already cutting review periods from years down to about a month.
In this LinkedIn Live session, we walk through the full lifecycle of getting a cloud service offering certified under the new rules from the differences between Rev 5 and 20x, to the practical engineering lift required for KSI automation, to the critical dates every CSP needs on their calendar.
If you're responsible for getting a cloud offering authorized, or maintaining an existing authorization through this transition, this conversation is essential viewing. You'll walk away with a clear picture of how the agency-less marketplace path works, what's actually required (and not required) at Class A versus B and C, and practical guidance on whether your organization should pivot to 20x or stay the Rev 5 course.
About Nick Rundhaug
Nick Rundhaug is a Managing Director and Federal Practice Leader with Schellman. Nick has over 20 years of experience in the information technology field with 15 years’ experience in Federal frameworks for information technology. With a background as a network engineer and assessor, Nick specializes in the areas of cryptography, networking, and security mechanisms in cloud environments.