Avast Business
by Gen Digital
FedRAMP Status
Not FedRAMP Authorized
Impact Level
N/A
Category
Cybersecurity
Overview
Avast Business is a commercial antivirus and endpoint protection product. It is not FedRAMP authorized and does not provide the security assurance required for defense contractor CUI environments.
CUI Risk Assessment
Not FedRAMP authorized. Using this tool for CUI creates compliance violations under NIST 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012.
NIST 800-171 Violations
Using Avast Business for CUI without FedRAMP authorization may violate these NIST 800-171 controls:
FedRAMP Compliant Alternatives
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Avast Business FedRAMP authorized?
No. Avast Business does not hold FedRAMP authorization at any impact level.
Can I use Avast Business to protect CUI systems?
No. Avast Business does not meet the security requirements for protecting systems that process CUI. Use a FedRAMP authorized EDR platform.
What is a compliant alternative to Avast Business?
CrowdStrike Falcon Government (FedRAMP High) and Palo Alto Prisma Cloud Government (FedRAMP High) are authorized cybersecurity platforms.
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