CUI Compliant
0 NIST 800-171 gaps detected. FedRAMP authorized at High impact level. Approved for CUI handling in DoD environments.
CrowdStrike Falcon Government
by CrowdStrike
FedRAMP Status
FedRAMP Authorized
Impact Level
High
Category
Cybersecurity
Authorized: March 12, 2025
Overview
CrowdStrike Falcon Government is a FedRAMP High authorized endpoint detection and response (EDR) platform. It provides real-time threat detection and incident response for government endpoints handling CUI.
CUI Risk Assessment
FedRAMP authorized at High impact level. Approved for CUI handling in DoD environments.
Deployment & Architecture
Deployment Model: Government Cloud (FedRAMP boundary)
CrowdStrike Falcon 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 must update the System Security Plan to document CrowdStrike Falcon Government's role in satisfying SI-4 (Information System Monitoring) and IR-4 (Incident Handling) controls per NIST 800-171.
- 2System administrator shall configure Falcon detection policies specifically for CUI environments, enabling monitoring of file access patterns and data exfiltration attempts on repositories containing technical data packages.
- 3ISSO must establish data retention policies ensuring Falcon logs are maintained for minimum 90 days to support incident investigations and CMMC assessment evidence per DFARS 252.204-7012.
- 4Security team shall integrate Falcon with existing SIEM solutions to correlate endpoint telemetry with network monitoring data for comprehensive CUI protection coverage.
- 5System administrator must deploy Falcon agents to all endpoints processing CUI using encrypted communication channels to CrowdStrike's FedRAMP High government cloud environment.
- 6ISSO shall update the authorization boundary diagram to reflect data flows between contractor endpoints and CrowdStrike's government cloud, documenting encryption and access control mechanisms.
- 7Security analysts must complete 16-hour training on Falcon console operations, threat hunting workflows, and incident response procedures specific to CUI compromise scenarios.
- 8ISSO must create POA&M entries addressing any configuration gaps during initial deployment and establish monthly review cycles for detection rule effectiveness.
- 9System administrator shall configure privileged access management for Falcon console access, implementing multi-factor authentication and role-based permissions aligned with principle of least privilege.
- 10Contracts officer must verify that CrowdStrike licensing agreements include appropriate data handling clauses for CUI and government cloud requirements per DFARS 252.204-7021.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is CrowdStrike Government FedRAMP authorized?
Yes. CrowdStrike Falcon Government holds FedRAMP High authorization for endpoint detection and response.
Can I use CrowdStrike Government with CUI systems?
Yes. CrowdStrike Falcon Government is approved for deployment on systems processing CUI in DoD contractor environments.
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