CircleCI has become the first continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) tool to receive authorization from FedRAMP, meeting stringent security and privacy standards essential for U.S. government agencies. This development allows federal developers to move beyond outdated CI tools and access the advantages long enjoyed by the private sector, such as reduced overhead and improved productivity. FedRAMP, established to streamline the security assessment and authorization processes for cloud technologies, uses NIST security controls to ensure compliance, enabling agencies to select vetted tools from a marketplace and manage risk effectively. The authorization process for CircleCI involved a comprehensive assessment, including audits and reviews by a third-party auditor, ultimately leading to its inclusion in the FedRAMP marketplace. This transition signifies a shift toward integrating security measures early in the development process, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness for federal IT systems.