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GovTech Audit Logging

FedRAMP and StateRAMP-ready audit logging for government technology platforms. NIST SP 800-53 AU controls, FIPS-aligned cryptographic integrity, and tenant isolation.

Overview

Government technology platforms face the most rigorous compliance requirements in the software industry. FedRAMP authorization requires implementation of NIST SP 800-53 audit controls (AU-1 through AU-16). StateRAMP provides a similar framework for state and local government. CMMC applies to defense contractors. All of these frameworks mandate comprehensive, tamper-proof audit logging with strict retention requirements. AuditKit provides the audit infrastructure that GovTech companies need to achieve and maintain authorization, with SHA-256 hash chains that align with FIPS 140-2 cryptographic requirements.

Compliance requirements

FedRAMP (NIST SP 800-53 AU controls)

StateRAMP

CMMC (for defense-adjacent contractors)

FISMA

CJIS Security Policy (for law enforcement systems)

Section 508 (accessibility)

ITAR/EAR (for defense-related systems)

Events you should be logging

EventDescription
cui.accessedControlled Unclassified Information accessed
classification.changedData classification level modified
user.clearance_updatedUser security clearance updated
system.config_changedSystem configuration modified
admin.privilege_usedAdministrative privilege exercised
data.exportedData exported from system boundary
audit_log.accessedAudit log itself accessed or reviewed
incident.reportedSecurity incident reported

Audit requirements for govtech

NIST SP 800-53 AU controls

FedRAMP requires implementation of all 20 audit and accountability controls from NIST SP 800-53, including event logging, content requirements, storage, protection, and review.

Cryptographic log integrity

AU-9 requires cryptographic protection of audit information. FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic modules are required for federal systems.

Continuous monitoring

FedRAMP requires continuous monitoring including real-time audit log analysis, automated alerting, and monthly vulnerability scanning.

Audit log retention

NIST SP 800-53 AU-11 requires retention of audit records for at least 1 year online and 3 years total. Some agencies require longer retention.

Why govtech companies choose AuditKit

Tamper-proof audit trails

SHA-256 hash chains and Merkle tree proofs provide mathematical proof that your govtech audit records have not been altered. This level of integrity assurance is increasingly expected by regulators and auditors.

Multi-tenant isolation

AuditKit enforces strict tenant isolation at the infrastructure level. Your customers' audit data is logically separated, satisfying data segregation requirements common in govtech compliance frameworks.

SIEM integration

Stream audit events to your existing SIEM for real-time monitoring and alerting. AuditKit integrates with Splunk, Datadog, Elastic, and other platforms commonly used in govtech security operations.

Open source transparency

AuditKit is open source, so your security team and auditors can inspect the code. This transparency is particularly valued in govtech where trust and verifiability are paramount.

Frequently asked questions

What audit logging does FedRAMP require?

FedRAMP requires implementation of NIST SP 800-53 AU controls including AU-2 (event logging), AU-3 (content requirements), AU-6 (review and analysis), AU-9 (protection of audit information), and AU-12 (audit record generation). AuditKit provides all of these capabilities with SHA-256 hash chains for cryptographic integrity.

Can AuditKit be deployed within a FedRAMP boundary?

Yes. AuditKit can be self-hosted within your FedRAMP authorization boundary, giving you full control over data residency and network isolation. This is the recommended deployment model for government systems requiring FedRAMP authorization.

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Audit logging built for govtech

Tamper-proof audit trails that satisfy govtech compliance requirements. Start from $99/mo.