IBM Cloud for Government

by IBM

Overview

IBM Cloud for Government by IBM is a cloud storage solution with FedRAMP authorization targeting CMMC Level 2 compliance. It provides 87% coverage of NIST 800-171 controls for defense contractors handling CUI.

NIST 800-171 Coverage

87% of 110 controls covered2 gaps

Control Gaps

3.13.13.13.8

Strengths

✓Automated compliance reporting

✓STIG-hardened configurations

✓Dedicated government data centers

✓Role-based access controls

✓Multi-factor authentication support

CMMC-Ready Cloud Storage Alternatives

AWS GovCloud

Amazon Web Services — 95% coverage

Azure Government

Microsoft — 93% coverage

Google Cloud for Government

Google — 90% coverage

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Government

Oracle — 88% coverage

Frequently Asked Questions

Is IBM Cloud for Government CMMC compliant?

IBM Cloud for Government meets CMMC Level 2 requirements with 87% NIST 800-171 control coverage.

What NIST 800-171 controls does IBM Cloud for Government cover?

IBM Cloud for Government covers 87% of the 110 NIST 800-171 controls, with 2 gaps primarily in 3.13.1 and 3.13.8 control families.

What are the CMMC compliance gaps for IBM Cloud for Government?

The primary gaps are in controls 3.13.1, 3.13.8. These require supplementary tools or process controls to achieve full CMMC Level 2 compliance.

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