Okta (Commercial)
by Okta
FedRAMP Status
FedRAMP Authorized
Impact Level
Moderate
Category
Identity & Access Management
Overview
Commercial Okta holds FedRAMP Moderate authorization. While it provides strong IAM capabilities, it is not authorized at the High impact level required for DoD CUI. Contractors with DoD contracts should use Okta for Government (High) or Microsoft Entra ID in GCC High.
CUI Risk Assessment
FedRAMP Moderate only. Many contractors use commercial Okta assuming IAM compliance is covered, but the commercial version is insufficient for DoD CUI requiring FedRAMP High.
NIST 800-171 Violations
Using Okta (Commercial) for CUI without FedRAMP authorization may violate these NIST 800-171 controls:
FedRAMP Compliant Alternatives
Frequently Asked Questions
Is commercial Okta sufficient for CMMC?
Commercial Okta is FedRAMP Moderate which may cover some CUI workloads. For DoD contracts requiring FedRAMP High, use Okta for Government (High) or Microsoft Entra ID in Azure Government.
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