Partial CUI Compliance
1 NIST 800-171 gaps detected. FedRAMP Moderate authorized (achieved 2025). Not High. Suitable for some CUI handling but not for ITAR or export-controlled data.
Atlassian Government Cloud
by Atlassian
FedRAMP Status
FedRAMP Authorized
Impact Level
Moderate
Category
Project Management
Authorized: March 14, 2025
Overview
Atlassian Government Cloud provides Jira and Confluence on FedRAMP Moderate authorized infrastructure. Achieved authorization in 2025. Suitable for government workloads but not yet approved for ITAR or export-controlled CUI requiring FedRAMP High.
CUI Risk Assessment
FedRAMP Moderate authorized (achieved 2025). Not High. Suitable for some CUI handling but not for ITAR or export-controlled data.
Deployment & Architecture
Deployment Model: Government Cloud (FedRAMP boundary)
Atlassian Government Cloud operates within a FedRAMP-authorized boundary. CUI can be processed within the authorization scope, but contractors must verify their specific use case falls within the system's security boundary as documented in the SSP.
Migration Checklist
- 1ISSO must validate current Atlassian instance is hosted within Government Cloud environment by reviewing service provider attestations and FedRAMP authorization documentation.
- 2System administrator must configure single sign-on integration with approved government identity providers (CAC/PIV) per NIST 800-171 IA-2 requirements.
- 3ISSO must update System Security Plan to reflect Atlassian Government Cloud as external service within authorization boundary per NIST 800-171 CA-3.
- 4System administrator must implement custom CUI marking fields and automated workflows to ensure proper data classification per DFARS 252.204-7012.
- 5ISSO must establish compensating controls for NIST 3.13.8 system monitoring violation through SIEM integration or enhanced audit logging configuration.
- 6System administrator must configure data loss prevention controls to prevent CUI export outside approved government cloud boundary.
- 7Contracts officer must validate licensing agreement includes required government terms and FedRAMP compliance attestations.
- 8ISSO must create POA&M entry documenting limitation to FedRAMP Moderate and planned transition timeline for High authorization.
- 9System administrator must establish backup and recovery procedures ensuring CUI data remains within approved government cloud infrastructure.
- 10ISSO must conduct user access review and implement role-based access controls aligned with principle of least privilege per NIST 800-171 AC-6.
NIST 800-171 Violations
Using Atlassian Government Cloud for CUI without FedRAMP authorization may violate these NIST 800-171 controls:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Atlassian Government Cloud sufficient for CUI?
It is FedRAMP Moderate, which covers some CUI workloads. For DoD CUI requiring FedRAMP High or ITAR compliance, you may need alternatives like ServiceNow Government or SharePoint GCC High.
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