CUI Compliant
0 NIST 800-171 gaps detected. FedRAMP High authorized. Supports 420+ baseline security controls. Critical for NIST 800-171 access control (3.1.x) and identification (3.5.x) requirements.
Okta for Government (High)
by Okta
FedRAMP Status
FedRAMP Authorized
Impact Level
High
Category
Identity & Access Management
Authorized: March 23, 2023
Overview
Okta for Government (High) is a FedRAMP High authorized identity and access management platform providing SSO, MFA, lifecycle management, and adaptive access policies. Critical for meeting NIST 800-171 access control and identification/authentication requirements — the most commonly failed CMMC assessment areas.
CUI Risk Assessment
FedRAMP High authorized. Supports 420+ baseline security controls. Critical for NIST 800-171 access control (3.1.x) and identification (3.5.x) requirements.
Deployment & Architecture
Deployment Model: Government Cloud (FedRAMP boundary)
Okta for Government (High) 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 (SSP) to document Okta for Government (High) within the authorization boundary and map inherited controls per NIST 800-171.
- 2System administrator shall configure Okta zones to segregate CUI users from non-CUI users, ensuring proper data isolation per DFARS 252.204-7012 requirements.
- 3ISSO must establish MFA policies requiring FIPS 140-2 Level 2 authenticators for all CUI system access per NIST 800-171 IA-2(1) requirements.
- 4Security team shall integrate Okta audit logs with existing SIEM platform to maintain required 1-year audit retention per AU-11 controls.
- 5System administrator must configure session timeout policies not exceeding CUI sensitivity requirements and document exceptions in POA&M.
- 6ISSO shall update authorization boundary diagrams to include Okta's data flows and external connections for CMMC assessment preparation.
- 7Contracts officer must verify Okta Government Cloud subscription meets DFARS 252.204-7021 requirements for cloud service provider assessment.
- 8System administrator shall implement privileged access management workflows within Okta for administrative accounts accessing CUI systems per AC-6 requirements.
- 9ISSO must document compensating controls for any Okta API integrations that cross the authorization boundary in the SSP.
- 10Security team shall conduct penetration testing of Okta SAML implementations to validate control effectiveness per CA-8 assessment requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is IAM important for CMMC?
Access control (3.1.x) and identification/authentication (3.5.x) are the most commonly failed CMMC assessment areas. A FedRAMP authorized IAM platform like Okta Government provides centralized enforcement of these controls.
What is the difference between Okta commercial and Government?
Okta for Government (High) runs on isolated infrastructure with FedRAMP High authorization. Commercial Okta is FedRAMP Moderate only and insufficient for DoD CUI environments.
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