CUI Compliant
0 NIST 800-171 gaps detected. FedRAMP authorized at Moderate impact level. Approved for CUI handling in DoD environments.
Jira Cloud for Government
by Atlassian
FedRAMP Status
FedRAMP Authorized
Impact Level
Moderate
Category
Project Management
Authorized: January 18, 2023 | Sponsor: Department of Homeland Security
Overview
Jira Cloud for Government is the FedRAMP Moderate authorized version of Atlassian Jira, providing issue tracking, agile project management, and workflow automation for government teams.
CUI Risk Assessment
FedRAMP authorized at Moderate impact level. Approved for CUI handling in DoD environments.
Using Jira Cloud for Government in a Defense Contractor Environment
Jira Cloud for Government serves as a critical project management and issue tracking platform in defense contractor environments, commonly handling CUI categories including technical specifications, software development documentation, program schedules, and contractor performance data under DFARS 252.204-7012. In CMMC Level 2 authorization boundaries, Jira Cloud for Government typically operates within the 'Collaboration Systems' enclave, interfacing with development environments and document management systems. The tool's FedRAMP Moderate authorization provides strong baseline security, but defense contractors must implement compensating controls including CUI marking within issue descriptions, restricted user access based on contract requirements, and integrated audit logging for CUI access events. DCMA and DIBCAC assessors frequently evaluate Jira Cloud for Government during CMMC assessments, focusing on user access controls (AC-2, AC-3), audit capabilities (AU-2, AU-12), and data flow documentation within the authorization boundary. Recent DCMA compliance reviews have specifically highlighted the need for proper CUI handling procedures within Jira workflows, particularly ensuring that technical specifications and program data are appropriately marked and access-controlled. The tool's government cloud deployment model aligns well with CMMC requirements, but contractors must ensure proper integration with their broader CUI handling ecosystem and maintain detailed documentation of data flows between Jira and other authorized systems within their environment.
Deployment & Architecture
Deployment Model: Government Cloud (FedRAMP boundary)
Jira Cloud for 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.
Implementation Guide
For defense contractors implementing Jira Cloud for Government in CUI environments, proper configuration requires a 6-8 week deployment timeline across three phases: initial setup (2 weeks), CUI workflow configuration (3-4 weeks), and compliance validation (1-2 weeks). Phase 1 involves establishing the government cloud instance and integrating with existing authentication systems. Phase 2 focuses on configuring project templates with CUI marking requirements, establishing user roles aligned with contract access needs, and implementing audit logging for CUI-related activities. Phase 3 includes ISSO validation of controls and documentation updates. Data migration from existing project management tools requires careful CUI identification and secure transfer protocols, with all historical project data requiring re-classification review. User training spans 2-3 weeks, covering CUI handling procedures within Jira workflows, proper issue categorization, and audit trail requirements. Compliance documentation updates include SSP modifications for the collaboration systems boundary, POA&M entries for any temporary access controls, and authorization boundary diagram updates showing Jira's integration points. For contractors requiring enhanced security, consider Microsoft Project for Government or ServiceNow Government as alternatives with similar FedRAMP authorizations. Implementation costs typically range from $45,000-$85,000 including licensing, professional services, training, and compliance documentation updates for a 200-user defense contractor environment.
Configuration Checklist
- 1ISSO must update the System Security Plan to include Jira Cloud for Government within the collaboration systems boundary and document CUI data flows per NIST 800-171 SC-7 requirements.
- 2System administrator must configure Jira user groups and permissions to align with contract-based access requirements and implement role-based access controls per AC-2 and AC-3.
- 3ISSO must establish CUI marking procedures within Jira issue types and project templates to ensure compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 marking requirements.
- 4System administrator must integrate Jira Cloud for Government with existing identity management systems and enable multi-factor authentication per IA-2(1) requirements.
- 5ISSO must configure audit logging for all CUI-related activities within Jira and establish log retention policies per AU-6 and AU-11 requirements.
- 6Contracts officer must review all project configurations to ensure alignment with specific contract CUI handling requirements and data rights provisions.
- 7System administrator must implement data backup and recovery procedures for CUI within Jira Cloud for Government per CP-9 and CP-10 requirements.
- 8ISSO must conduct user access reviews quarterly and document findings in POA&M entries per AC-2(7) requirements.
- 9Legal counsel must validate that Jira Cloud for Government's FedRAMP authorization meets specific contract security requirements and DFARS flow-down provisions.
- 10ISSO must update the authorization boundary diagram to reflect Jira's integration with other CUI systems and document security controls inheritance per CA-3 requirements.
Compliance Cross-References
Jira Cloud for Government's FedRAMP Moderate authorization directly supports compliance with multiple NIST 800-171 control families, particularly Access Control (AC) through its robust user management and role-based permissions system, Audit and Accountability (AU) via comprehensive logging capabilities, and System and Communications Protection (SC) through its secure government cloud deployment. The tool's implementation triggers DFARS clause 252.204-7012 requirements for CUI protection and 252.204-7021 for cybersecurity incident reporting capabilities. Within CMMC Level 2 assessments, Jira Cloud for Government primarily impacts the Access Control and Audit domains, with assessors evaluating user provisioning processes and audit log configuration. The tool's FedRAMP authorization provides control inheritance for multiple families including System and Information Integrity (SI) and Configuration Management (CM). Non-compliance or improper configuration of Jira Cloud for Government creates assessment findings in AC-2 (Account Management), AC-3 (Access Enforcement), AU-2 (Event Logging), and SC-7 (Boundary Protection), directly impacting a contractor's CMMC Level 2 certification eligibility and contract compliance posture under DFARS cybersecurity requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jira Cloud for Government FedRAMP authorized?
Yes. Atlassian Jira Cloud for Government holds FedRAMP Moderate authorization as part of the Atlassian Government Cloud offering.
Can I use Jira Cloud for Government with CUI?
Jira Cloud for Government is authorized at Moderate and can be used for project management involving CUI data at that impact level.
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