The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP®) authorization has, for years, been seen as an arduous undertaking only for companies that want to do business with government agencies and their contractors. However, with growing cybersecurity risks, coupled with tightening data privacy regulations across industries, FedRAMP’s fundamental security requirements are becoming best practices for all organizations handling sensitive data.

At Netskope, we have a long history of supporting customers in the US Federal Government. For example, the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently chose Netskope to help with its cloud-first security initiatives, building out their entire SASE architecture. Today, we’re thrilled to announce two major developments to make it easier to acquire and implement Netskope in US federal agencies and the contractors that support them.

More news about Artificial Intelligence (AI)? We know. It’s hard to avoid the chatter — and that’s for good reason. The rise of AI has many people excited for things to come. But many others are, quite understandably, concerned about the ethical implications of this powerful technology. Fortunately, the Biden Administration is working to address the concerns of the American people by governing the development and use of AI.

Public sector organizations are responsible for maintaining trust and storing sensitive data. Unfortunately, they have become a popular target for cyber threats, ranging from data breaches to advanced nation-state attacks. To address this evolving cyber risk landscape, it is essential to take a proactive approach to cybersecurity. This will help safeguard critical infrastructure and protect the privacy of citizen data.

The role of governments has evolved to include the safeguarding of not just physical borders but also virtual territories. With an increasing reliance on technology, the need for robust cybersecurity measures within government entities has never been more critical. Here we’ll explore cybersecurity best practices that can fortify government systems, ensuring the protection of sensitive information and the preservation of national security.

Protecting sensitive data from the threat of exposure is a non-negotiable business imperative for organizations, especially those in highly regulated sectors like government and healthcare. To help organizations keep their data secure, the National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) developed a set of requirements for the hardware and software components responsible for data encryption.

As government agencies accelerate their adoption of cloud technologies—particularly SaaS applications—they need to adhere to strict compliance and security standards. The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) sets these standards for civilian federal agencies, while the Impact Levels laid out by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) in their Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide set guidelines for Department of Defense (DoD) agencies.

Protecting critical infrastructure has become an indispensable aspect of national security and public welfare. Critical infrastructure, encompassing essential systems such as power grids, transportation networks, water supply systems, and communication channels, forms the backbone of a nation’s economy, security, and health.

Keeper Security is excited to announce that our government solution, Keeper Security Government Cloud has been honored with three ASTORS Homeland Security Awards. The FedRAMP Authorized password and privileged access management platform was recognized for Best Cyber Security Solution, Best Privileged Access Security Solution and Best Cyber Encryption Solution at the annual ASTORS awards ceremony held in New York City.