Question 1

Is Dropbox FedRAMP authorized?

Accepted Answer

No. Dropbox Business does not hold FedRAMP Moderate or High authorization as of 2026. It is not approved for use with federal government data or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Defense contractors under DFARS 252.204-7012 must use FedRAMP authorized cloud products. Authorized alternatives for file storage include Microsoft OneDrive GCC High (FedRAMP High) and Box for Government (FedRAMP Moderate).

Question 2

What is the difference between FedRAMP Moderate and FedRAMP High?

Accepted Answer

FedRAMP Moderate covers cloud products handling data where loss or exposure would have serious adverse effects — this is the baseline for most defense contractor CUI. FedRAMP High is required for systems where compromise could cause severe or catastrophic harm, such as law enforcement, emergency services, or classified-adjacent data. Most CMMC Level 2 requirements are satisfied by FedRAMP Moderate; Level 3 may require High-authorized products.

Question 3

Does FedRAMP authorization mean a product is CMMC compliant?

Accepted Answer

FedRAMP authorization is strong evidence of CMMC compliance for cloud products, but it does not automatically satisfy all CMMC requirements. FedRAMP is based on NIST 800-53 while CMMC is based on NIST 800-171 — there is significant overlap, but contractors must still verify specific control implementations, configure products securely, and document shared responsibility boundaries in their System Security Plan (SSP).

Question 4

How do I find out if a specific product is FedRAMP authorized?

Accepted Answer

The official source is the FedRAMP Marketplace at marketplace.fedramp.gov, where all authorized cloud products are listed with their impact level, authorization date, and sponsoring agency. Our FedRAMP Product Finder consolidates the most commonly used defense contractor tools with compliance context, NIST 800-171 mapping, and CMMC readiness information not available on the official marketplace.

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