Cisco Achieves Milestone FedRAMP Authorization for Meraki Cloud Networking Platform

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Feb 25, 2025, 08:00 ET

News Summary

Cisco Meraki has received FedRAMP authorization at the Moderate Impact Level.
Cisco Meraki for Government empowers public sector customers with a cloud-managed networking platform that meets their needs.
This milestone is a result of Cisco's overall effort to accelerate government compliance and bring innovative products to the public sector more quickly.

SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO), the worldwide leader in networking and security, today announced that it has received Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP®) authorization at the Moderate Impact Level for its Cisco Meraki for Government solution under the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). FedRAMP is a U.S. government program that promotes the adoption of cloud technologies across the federal government by providing a standardized approach to validating security and risk controls for cloud-based products and services.

Cisco Meraki for Government is an AI-powered cloud-managed networking platform specifically tailored for the U.S. public sector. It is purpose-built to meet the needs of government customers and features multiple ways to keep data secure with the highest reliability in the industry. Meraki for Government can help agencies maintain and enhance network reliability and security, optimize network performance and increase efficiencies for IT staff enabling their compliance with their risk-management obligations under federal law.

"CISA is committed to strengthening the security and resilience of our nation's critical infrastructure, which includes ensuring that federal civilian executive branch departments and agencies have access to trusted and secure cloud solutions," said Bob Costello, Chief Information Officer & Acting Associate Director for Mission Engineering, CISA. "Sponsoring efforts like Cisco's Meraki for Government solution for FedRAMP authorization reinforces this commitment and enhances the use of modern cloud technologies across the federal enterprise, while ensuring the security of federal information."

"Government agencies should have access to the same innovative technologies as commercial customers. Now they do with the added assurance of standardized security requirements," said Gary DePreta, Senior Vice President of U.S. Public Sector, Cisco. "Cisco Meraki for Government gives government agencies the ability to quickly deploy, scale and manage cloud networks to carry out their critical missions."

The Cisco Meraki FedRAMP authorization complements its existing StateRAMP certification, which is the highest level of authorization for IT providers offering solutions to state and local governments.

Cisco's commitment to serving governments around the world spans its 40-year history. The company prioritizes compliance with government requirements globally to maintain a secure environment for public sector customers and deepen relationships built on trust.

Key Statistics: Cisco Accelerates Government Compliance

Over the past 18 months, Cisco has seen a 33% increase in products achieving FedRAMP authorization, a testament to Cisco's prioritization of government customers' needs. The Meraki FedRAMP authorization is evidence of Cisco's commitment to compliance in action.
Over the past 18 months, Cisco has doubled down on global compliance efforts broadly, and as a result, has witnessed a 271% increase in global certifications.

Cisco Partners Applaud Authorization

The achievement enhances the ability of Cisco and its partners to meet the unique needs of the U.S. government.

"Cisco Meraki for Government provides a networking platform with the highest levels of security and compliance, tailored to the specific needs of the U.S. public sector," said Rene LaVigne, President and CEO, Iron Bow Technologies. "Government agencies can now simplify their IT workflows and unlock the benefits of Cisco Meraki for Government with full-stack capabilities such as switching, wireless, and SD-WAN. Iron Bow stands ready to support our customers in this adoption."

"As the public sector's network and security needs evolve, World Wide Technology is committed to bringing our customers innovative cloud technologies that meet regulatory requirements," said Scot Gagnon, Vice President of Federal, World Wide Technology. "We look forward to our continued collaboration with Cisco as a Gold Certified Partner to help agencies accelerate mission-critical outcomes."

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