Salesforce (Commercial)
by Salesforce
FedRAMP Status
Not FedRAMP Authorized
Impact Level
N/A
Category
CRM
Overview
Commercial Salesforce runs on shared multi-tenant infrastructure without the isolation, US-only data residency, or personnel screening required for CUI. Many small contractors default to commercial Salesforce without understanding it cannot hold CUI data.
CUI Risk Assessment
Commercial Salesforce is not FedRAMP authorized. Data may be processed outside the US by non-US personnel. Cannot be used for CUI.
NIST 800-171 Violations
Using Salesforce (Commercial) for CUI without FedRAMP authorization may violate these NIST 800-171 controls:
FedRAMP Compliant Alternatives
Frequently Asked Questions
Is commercial Salesforce compliant for defense contractors?
No. Commercial Salesforce lacks FedRAMP authorization. Salesforce Government Cloud is the compliant version with FedRAMP High authorization and dedicated US infrastructure.
What is the difference between Salesforce commercial and Government Cloud?
Government Cloud runs on isolated infrastructure, restricts data to the US, screens all personnel, and holds FedRAMP High authorization. Commercial Salesforce has none of these protections.
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