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Kahua | www.kahua.com 5 Kahua is a leading provider of capital program and construction project management software, enabling innovation that is changing the way that capital programs are planned and delivered. Global organizations use Kahua's collaborative solution to improve efficiency, lower costs and reduce project risk throughout the entire lifecycle of their capital programs. Our purpose-built solutions for owners, program managers and contractors enable rapid implementation that minimizes time-to-value and enhances user adoption. With the industry's only low-code application platform, customers can easily customize existing Kahua apps or even build their own new apps to run their business at peak efficiency today and rapidly adapt as business conditions dictate. Learn more and request a demo today or email us at: connect@kahua.com OCT 2023 Choose Kahua kinds of security standards. StateRAMP is now being deployed in 20 states and more local government agencies. As you'd expect, StateRAMP is now required in many solicitations and RFPs. Speaking about the process of achieving FedRAMP authorization, Kahua CTO Colin Whitlatch said, "We spent several thousand man- hours achieving this goal. That said, much of the investment has had a positive effect on everything else we do. This process allowed us to put controls DO NOT SETTLE. DO NOT REST. The final thought on this issue is to take it seriously. If your data is important, treat it like it is. Do not settle for lax policies, standards or people. Insist on making data security a high priority. And do not rest. Technology is ever advancing, and your methods for protecting your data must advance at the same intense pace. You will never get to a point where you can say, "That's it. We are now secure." Think like the bad actors, who will not stop in their attempts to rob you. in place to deliver a more secure platform for all our clients, not just our FedRAMP clients." Cloud-based PMIS solutions offer scalability, flexibility and remote access, enhancing project management efficiency. However, these advantages need to be balanced with stringent security measures, which FedRAMP addresses. Government construction projects often require collaboration among multiple agencies, contractors and stakeholders. A FedRAMP-authorized PMIS provides a secure platform for seamless collaboration while maintaining data confidentiality and integrity. By using a PMIS that aligns with FedRAMP standards, agencies can ensure a consistent approach to security across different projects and systems. Author Nicholas Johnson Chief Evangelist Kahua

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