Not CUI Compliant
4 NIST 800-171 gaps detected. Not FedRAMP authorized. Consumer-grade HR/payroll. Very popular among startups entering GovCon without understanding compliance requirements.
Gusto
by Gusto
FedRAMP Status
Not FedRAMP Authorized
Impact Level
N/A
Category
HR & Payroll
Overview
Gusto is a popular HR and payroll platform among startups and small businesses. It is cloud-only with no government-specific offering and no FedRAMP authorization. Many small companies entering defense contracting use Gusto without understanding they need to assess whether payroll data intersects with CUI.
CUI Risk Assessment
Not FedRAMP authorized. Consumer-grade HR/payroll. Very popular among startups entering GovCon without understanding compliance requirements.
NIST 800-171 Violations
Using Gusto for CUI without FedRAMP authorization may violate these NIST 800-171 controls:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I keep using Gusto as a defense contractor?
If your payroll and HR data does not include CUI, Gusto may be acceptable with documented risk acceptance. However, Gusto lacks the government compliance features of ADP or Paychex and has no path to FedRAMP authorization.
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