Overview
FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program) Moderate Authorization is a government security certification that allows time tracking software to serve federal agencies and government contractors while meeting stringent data protection requirements.
Deltek Replicon Achievement
In 2026, Deltek Replicon achieved FedRAMP Moderate Authorization, becoming one of the few time tracking platforms certified to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) for government work.
Key Compliance Standards
FedRAMP Moderate
Requirements:
- Comprehensive security controls
- Continuous monitoring
- Third-party assessment
- Authorization to Operate (ATO)
- Regular compliance audits
Data Protection:
- Encryption at rest and in transit
- Access controls and authentication
- Incident response procedures
- Audit logging
- Security event monitoring
DFARS 7012
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement:
- Safeguarding covered defense information
- Cyber incident reporting requirements
- Cloud computing security requirements
- Contractor compliance obligations
CMMC Level 2/3
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification:
- Level 2: Advanced cybersecurity practices
- Level 3: Expert/specialized practices
- Progressive security implementations
- Third-party assessments
- Ongoing compliance maintenance
Why This Matters
Government Contractor Requirements
Contractors working with:
- Department of Defense (DOD)
- Federal agencies
- Classified or CUI data
- Defense industrial base
Must use FedRAMP authorized systems for:
- Time and attendance tracking
- Labor cost reporting
- Project management
- Billing and invoicing
Time tracking systems may handle:
- Contract-sensitive information
- Project code names
- Personnel data
- Billing rates
- Government project details
All requiring appropriate protection.
Security Features
Data Protection
- End-to-end encryption
- Secure data centers
- Role-based access control
- Multi-factor authentication
- Regular security audits
Compliance Monitoring
- Continuous security assessment
- Automated compliance checks
- Incident response protocols
- Regular penetration testing
- Vulnerability management
Benefits for Contractors
Compliance Confidence
- Meet federal requirements
- Pass contract audits
- Maintain eligibility for federal work
- Reduce compliance risk
- Demonstrate security commitment
Operational Efficiency
- Single platform for all projects
- No need for separate government system
- Integrated workflow
- Reduced complexity
- Better data consistency
Competitive Advantage
- Eligible for more contracts
- Meet pre-qualification requirements
- Demonstrate security maturity
- Build trust with government clients
Implementation Considerations
For Government Contractors
Requirements:
- Use FedRAMP authorized instance
- Implement required security controls
- Train staff on security procedures
- Maintain documentation
- Regular compliance reviews
Best Practices:
- Segregate government and commercial data
- Implement least-privilege access
- Regular security awareness training
- Documented incident response
- Continuous monitoring
Industry Impact
Defense Industrial Base
Companies in:
- Aerospace and defense
- Government IT services
- Federal consulting
- Defense manufacturing
- Military support services
Require compliant time tracking for:
- DCAA compliance (Defense Contract Audit Agency)
- Labor cost allocation
- Contract billing
- Security requirements
Compliance Evolution
Government security requirements continue to evolve:
- Stricter cybersecurity standards
- Expanded CUI requirements
- Enhanced audit procedures
- Increased enforcement
- Higher penalties for non-compliance
- SOC 2 Type II
- ISO 27001
- NIST 800-171
- HIPAA (for healthcare contractors)
- ITAR compliance support
Target Users
Government contractors, defense industrial base companies, federal IT service providers, aerospace and defense firms, and any organization requiring FedRAMP authorized time tracking for government work.
