Cisco is pleased to announce that its Cisco Umbrella for Authorities solution has received a Reasonable Authority to Operate (ATO) designation from the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP), demonstrating compliance with rigorous security standards for use by government agencies. Cisco demonstrates its unwavering commitment to delivering a comprehensive and reliable cloud-native cybersecurity solution to government agencies at the federal, state, and local levels.
Enabling secure data modernization and streamlined cloud and hybrid work adoption is a pivotal step in today’s fast-paced digital landscape. This resolution enables a comprehensive, cloud-based safety framework for presidential organizations. Delivering exceptional DNS threat insights, the solution seamlessly integrates with Protecting DNS (PDNS) and offers secure web gateway capabilities, thereby bolstering overall security, adaptability, and regulatory conformity. The Umbrella for Authorities is a crucial component of a comprehensive Secure Sockets Layer (SSE) solution, providing seamless connectivity and robust security across diverse networks while effectively countering sophisticated threats from advanced, highly motivated attackers.
Umbrella for Authorities provides advanced, recursive DNS-driven threat intelligence, rapidly identifying and blocking malicious activity to safeguard customers and operations worldwide, regardless of geographical location. As the world’s leading industrial risk intelligence group, Cisco Talos provides a comprehensive long-term partnership to bolster and fortify your security stance, mitigating threats by proactively defending against identified and emerging perils, uncovering novel vulnerabilities, and supporting critical open-source solutions like Snort.
The Umbrella for Authorities seamlessly integrates a range of functions, featuring comprehensive coverage creation, robust reporting, and advanced analytics capabilities. The integration of advanced security features, including Snort IPS, CASB, and DLP, is anticipated to enhance overall protection in a forthcoming segment.
Umbrella ensures compliance with FedRAMP requirements equivalent to robust risk mitigation and secure communication protocols, aligned with Coverage Enforcement Factors for Consumer, Conventional, Departmental, and Cloud use cases, as well as Government Order 14828 on Enhancing the Nation’s Cybersecurity and OMB Memo M-22-09 on Shifting the US Government towards Zero Trust. Information regarding additional cybersecurity mandates like the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and how Cisco supports ensuring compliance can be accessed at:
Authorities’ Umbrella streamlines operations, safeguarding remote workers’ well-being while fostering productivity without jeopardizing their safety. Deployed with various Cisco FedRAMP-approved options, such as Duo and Cisco Catalyst, alongside Meraki’s SD-WAN solution, this comprehensive zero-trust cybersecurity platform is designed specifically to meet the unique requirements of government agencies.
The Umbrella for Authorities solution provides frontline defense against online threats, offering real-time visibility into cloud services used across your environment, empowering you to block malicious activities. Cisco is committed to providing Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP)-compliant solutions that empower organizations to achieve their objectives with enhanced security.
Cisco Umbrella for Authorities has secured Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) authorization to operate as of August 1, 2024. Can changes from ‘In Course Of’ to ‘Licensed’ take up to two months to appear on the FedRAMP Marketplace website? Notwithstanding, Cisco Umbrella for Authorities remains available for your company’s use at this time.
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