Cloud Security Compliance

The Defense Compliance Landscape

Operating cloud infrastructure for defense applications requires navigating complex regulatory requirements. In the United States, FedRAMP authorization is mandatory for federal cloud services, with High baseline required for DoD. The DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (SRG) defines Impact Levels and controls. NATO nations require STANAG compliance for coalition information sharing. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) restricts cloud services for defense articles. Our compliance experts guide defense organizations through this maze, ensuring cloud deployments meet all applicable requirements.

FedRAMP & DoD IL Certification

FedRAMP provides standardized security assessment for cloud services used by U.S. federal agencies. For defense organizations, FedRAMP High baseline is the minimum, with 421 security controls from NIST SP 800-53. Beyond FedRAMP, the DoD SRG defines six Impact Levels (IL2-IL6) with progressively stringent requirements. IL6, required for Top Secret data, adds 119 controls beyond FedRAMP High. Our team has successfully guided multiple cloud platforms through FedRAMP and IL6 authorization, reducing time-to-authorization from 18+ months to under 12 months through our proven methodology.

NATO Security Certifications

NATO operations require compliance with NATO security standards. Our infrastructure holds NATO Secret certification, enabling processing of NATO Restricted, NATO Confidential, and NATO Secret information. The certification process validates implementation of NATO C-M(2002)49 security requirements, including physical security of facilities, personnel security clearances for all staff, communications security for data in transit, and information assurance for data at rest. We maintain continuous compliance through annual NATO inspections and real-time security monitoring. For coalition operations, this certification is essential.

Continuous Compliance Monitoring

Achieving compliance certification is just the beginning—maintaining compliance requires continuous effort. Our automated compliance monitoring continuously assesses infrastructure configurations against security baselines, immediately detecting any drift from approved settings. Vulnerability scanning runs daily, identifying security patches required for compliance. Configuration management systems prevent unauthorized changes. Compliance dashboards provide real-time visibility into compliance posture, with automated evidence collection simplifying annual audits. This continuous approach transforms compliance from periodic painful audits to an ongoing, manageable process.

Compliance Services & Features

• FedRAMP High and DoD IL6 authorization support
• NATO Secret certification services
• ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II compliance
• ITAR and EAR compliance for defense exports
• Automated compliance monitoring and alerting
• Vulnerability management and patching
• Compliance evidence collection and reporting
• Annual audit support and remediation