Federal cybersecurity reviewers documented years of unanswered security questions about Microsoft's Government Community Cloud High, yet FedRAMP granted authorization while attaching a 'buyer beware' note. The decision coincided with prior high‑profile breaches tied to Microsoft products and highlights internal deference to an incumbent vendor.
— If certification programs prioritize continuity over verification, government systems and sensitive data can remain exposed while vendors gain long‑term market control.
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2026.03.18
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ProPublica reporting of internal FedRAMP memos, reviewers' quote calling the package 'a pile of shit', and FedRAMP's eventual authorization of GCC High.
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