Digital signage provider, Carousel, obtains TX-RAMP Level 1 Certification.
In the realm of cloud-based digital signage providers, Carousel Digital Signage has taken a significant step forward by achieving TX-RAMP Level 1 Certification. This certification signifies that Carousel Digital Signage meets rigorous cybersecurity controls, providing enhanced security assurance and compliance with Texas state standards for cloud products and services.
The benefits of this certification are manifold. For one, it improves trust and credibility with state government clients, making Carousel Digital Signage an eligible contender for Texas state contracts. The certification also reduces risks related to data breaches and service disruptions, ensuring a secure and reliable service for its clients.
To attain this certification, Carousel Digital Signage had to meet a set of minimum cybersecurity controls, undergo third-party assessments, and demonstrate adherence to relevant security frameworks. The certification applies to cloud service providers offering services such as Software as a Service (SaaS) or Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) at a basic or low impact level.
The TX-RAMP Level 1 Certification requires active monitoring of security-related procedures, ensuring ongoing compliance with Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) requirements, including annual recertification or continuous monitoring.
For Carousel Digital Signage, this certification means that their platform's security controls are aligned with TX-RAMP Level 1 criteria, making it secure for use by Texas state agencies and entities. This is particularly advantageous for Carousel Digital Signage, as two of their busiest verticals are education and government facilities.
The certification is valid for three years, and Carousel Digital Signage has built all necessary policies and controls into its Carousel Cloud framework as a result of the TX-RAMP Level 1 Certification. This makes Carousel Cloud a secure and reliable technology partner for education and government facilities.
In addition, an updated SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance report has been released for Carousel Cloud, confirming that it has implemented the appropriate internal controls around security to protect customer data delivered to digital signage endpoints in the cloud.
Moreover, Carousel Cloud can now deliver Microsoft Suite content through the Carousel Cloud Universe, further expanding its capabilities and offering a more comprehensive service to its clients.
As an approved vendor under the Texas Risk and Authorization Management Program (TX-RAMP), new customers in Texas are assured that Carousel Digital Signage has met DIR's stringent IT and cloud security requirements. This approval and recommendation for use with all state government agencies, including higher education community colleges, further solidify Carousel Digital Signage's position as a trusted provider in the digital signage industry.
In conclusion, Carousel Digital Signage's achievement of TX-RAMP Level 1 Certification underscores its commitment to providing secure, reliable, and compliant cloud-based digital signage services to its clients, particularly in the education and government sectors. For more detailed information about Carousel Digital Signage's certification status or technical requirements, contacting Texas DIR or Carousel Digital Signage directly would provide the most accurate and current information.
Carousel Digital Signage's TX-RAMP Level 1 Certification enhances their trustworthiness for Texas state contracts, as it meets rigorous cybersecurity controls necessary for cloud products and services. This certification not only boosts security but also expands their features, allowing them to deliver Microsoft Suite content through their Carousel Cloud platform.
