CUI Compliant
0 NIST 800-171 gaps detected. FedRAMP authorized at High impact level. Approved for CUI handling in DoD environments.
Microsoft Azure Government
by Microsoft
FedRAMP Status
FedRAMP Authorized
Impact Level
High
Category
Cloud Storage
Authorized: April 29, 2020
Overview
Microsoft Azure Government is a physically isolated cloud environment for US government agencies and contractors. It is FedRAMP High authorized and supports CUI and ITAR workloads.
CUI Risk Assessment
FedRAMP authorized at High impact level. Approved for CUI handling in DoD environments.
Deployment & Architecture
Deployment Model: Government Cloud (FedRAMP boundary)
Microsoft Azure Government 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.
Configuration Checklist
- 1ISSO: Validate Azure Government tenant setup in authorized regions only (weeks 1-2)
- 2Sysadmin: Configure Virtual Networks with proper CUI segmentation and Network Security Groups (weeks 2-3)
- 3ISSO: Implement Azure Information Protection for automated CUI classification and labeling (weeks 3-4)
- 4Sysadmin: Deploy Azure Security Center Standard tier and configure security policies aligned with NIST 800-171 (weeks 4-5)
- 5ISSO: Establish Azure Sentinel workspace for continuous monitoring and SIEM integration (weeks 5-6)
- 6Sysadmin: Configure Azure Key Vault Government for encryption key management and certificate storage (weeks 6-7)
- 7ISSO: Update System Security Plan to inherit Microsoft's FedRAMP High controls and document implementation details (weeks 7-8)
- 8Contracts: Verify all Azure services utilized are within FedRAMP High boundary per Microsoft's P-ATO documentation (week 8)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Azure Government FedRAMP authorized?
Yes. Azure Government holds FedRAMP High authorization.
Can I use Azure Government with CUI?
Yes. Azure Government is approved for CUI and ITAR data, operated from US datacenters by screened US persons.
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