We are excited to announce that Palo Alto Networks Cortex™ has achieved FedRAMP High Authorization, marking a significant milestone for government security operations. As the first and only AI-driven SOC platform to secure FedRAMP High Authorization, Cortex empowers federal agencies with industry-leading capabilities to protect their most critical missions.
The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) standardizes the assessment, authorization and continuous monitoring of cloud services, ensuring agencies have access to secure, compliant solutions. Achieving FedRAMP High Authorization demonstrates Cortex’s ability to meet the most stringent security requirements, enabling government agencies to adopt cutting-edge technologies while safeguarding sensitive, unclassified data.
FedRAMP High Vs. FedRAMP Moderate
FedRAMP impact levels define the level of risk a breach would pose to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data. While FedRAMP Moderate applies to systems handling sensitive but not classified information, FedRAMP High is designed for systems managing highly sensitive data, such as that used in law enforcement, emergency services and healthcare.
With its authorization uplift from Moderate to High, Cortex provides federal agencies with a trusted platform capable of securing the most sensitive workloads, ensuring compliance while delivering faster, more precise threat detection and response.
Cortex is proud to achieve FedRAMP High Authorization, a milestone that reinforces our leadership in security operations. This achievement empowers federal agencies to modernize their SOCs with the confidence that Cortex delivers unmatched detection, automation and compliance capabilities to protect their most critical missions.
– Gonen Fink
SVP, Cortex & Prisma Cloud
Securing Mission-Critical Government SOCs with AI-Driven Security Operations
As government agencies modernize their security operations to address increasingly complex cyberthreats, the demand for security transformation continues to grow. Cortex addresses these challenges by delivering a unified platform that combines industry-leading SOC capabilities, such as EDR, SIEM, SOAR and ASM.
Cortex aligns with Executive Order 14028, ‘Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity,’ by automating threat management, reducing manual intervention and delivering unmatched operational efficiency. The platform’s FedRAMP High Authorization further underscores its ability to secure mission-critical government workloads while ensuring compliance with federal requirements.
Why Cortex for Government?
Cortex transforms security operations with an integrated, AI-driven platform, empowering SOC teams to stop threats faster and more effectively.
Key Features for Government Agencies:
- Integrated SOC Capabilities – Cortex unifies key functions, such as EDR, SIEM, SOAR and ASM into a single platform, eliminating silos and simplifying workflows.
- Unmatched Real Time Threat Detection – AI-powered analytics provide SOCs with unparalleled visibility across clouds and endpoints and deliver the industry-highest 100% detection rate.
- Fully Integrated Automation – Industry-leading SOAR capabilities reduce alert fatigue and enhance operational efficiency by eliminating up to 75% of manual workflows.
- FedRAMP High Certification – Ensures Cortex meets the rigorous security and compliance requirements for government agencies managing highly sensitive data.
- Accelerated SOC Transformation – Trusted guidance, threat intelligence and tailored security strategies from Unit 42's elite team of cybersecurity professionals.
Learn more about government agency features.
Key Government Certifications
Cortex comes fully endorsed by major U.S. government standards and certifications.
Transforming Security Operations with Cortex
Cortex leads the Security Operations market by delivering unmatched detection, automation and real-time response.
Federal Agencies’ Benefits:
- Threat Detection & Response – Cortex XDR leads the market with unmatched detection and prevention capabilities, achieving the industry-leading 100% detection in MITRE ATT&CK Evaluations.
- Security Automation – Cortex XSOAR accelerates security operations with playbooks and real-time collaboration tools.
- Attack Surface Management – Cortex Xpanse proactively identifies and mitigates risks across exposed assets, ensuring a reduced attack surface.
- Unified SOC Operations – Cortex XSIAM integrates advanced SOC functions like XDR, SIEM, SOAR and ASM, enabling real-time threat visibility and streamlined workflows.
- Shift from Reactive to Proactive – Elevate your defenses and empower your team with a Unit 42 Public Sector Expertise On-Demand Subscription, Proactive Services, Managed Services and Incident Response.
Cortex and Unit 42 enable government agencies to embrace security transformation with confidence, ensuring their security operations are secure, compliant and ready to tackle emerging threats. By consolidating security tools under one unified AI-powered platform, Cortex and Unit 42 empower federal organizations to transform their SOCs without compromising on security.
Learn more about how Cortex (now FedRAMP High Authorized) can transform your agency’s security operations and strengthen its defenses against advanced cyberthreats.
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