FedRAMP Authorization Guide for Blackboard Learn

This guide details the FedRAMP authorization process for Blackboard Learn, highlighting the security accreditations achieved by Anthology. It outlines that Anthology obtained FedRAMP Tailored LI-SaaS in June 2018 and FedRAMP Moderate in April 2020 for its deployment in AWS GovCloud (US). The document provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding the FedRAMP authorization status of Blackboard Learn, its value to organizations, and the benefits of selecting a FedRAMP Moderate solution. It specifies that Blackboard Learn is authorized at the Moderate level, equivalent to Department of Defense (DoD) Impact Level 2 (IL2), and describes the ongoing maintenance of these authorizations. The guide emphasizes the advantages of using FedRAMP security documentation, including time and cost savings, and outlines the process for agencies to access and leverage this documentation. Additionally, it discusses Anthology's plans for pursuing Impact Level 4 (IL4) and the collaborative efforts required to meet customer needs.