Basecamp Project Management
by Basecamp
FedRAMP Status
Not FedRAMP Authorized
Impact Level
N/A
Category
Project Management
Overview
Basecamp is a commercial project management and team communication tool. It is not FedRAMP authorized and should not be used for government project management involving CUI.
CUI Risk Assessment
Not FedRAMP authorized. Using this tool for CUI creates compliance violations under NIST 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012.
NIST 800-171 Violations
Using Basecamp Project Management for CUI without FedRAMP authorization may violate these NIST 800-171 controls:
FedRAMP Compliant Alternatives
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Basecamp FedRAMP authorized for project management?
No. Basecamp does not hold FedRAMP authorization at any impact level.
Can I use Basecamp for CUI project management?
No. Basecamp lacks FedRAMP authorization and NIST 800-171 controls required for managing CUI-related projects.
What is a compliant alternative to Basecamp?
Jira Cloud for Government and ServiceNow Government are FedRAMP authorized project management platforms for defense contractors.
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