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FedRAMP's 2026 consolidated rules (CR26) rename impact levels as Certification Classes A–D, introduce machine-readable OSCAL evidence via FedRAMP 20x, and reframe authorization as an ongoing certification. Here's what SMB government contractors need to know right now.
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FedRAMP's 2026 consolidated rules (CR26) rename impact levels as Certification Classes A–D, introduce machine-readable OSCAL evidence via FedRAMP 20x, and reframe authorization as an ongoing certification. Here's what SMB government contractors need to know right now.
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