FedRAMP In Process — Moderate Impact
Dayforce Government Cloud by Dayforce. 6 compliance features verified.
Dayforce Government Cloud
by Dayforce
Impact Level
Moderate
Status
In Process
Pricing
mid market
Overview
Dayforce Government Cloud is pursuing FedRAMP Moderate authorization for its unified human capital management platform. It provides real-time payroll processing, workforce management, and talent management in a single application. The platform emphasizes continuous calculation for always-accurate pay.
Key Features
Certifications & Authorizations
Deployment Options
NIST 800-171 Compliance Coverage
How to Procure Dayforce Government Cloud for Defense Contracts
Dayforce Government Cloud is available through GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) under SIN 518210C (IT Professional Services) and SIN 541519 (Other Management Support Services). Government pricing includes volume discounts and educational discounts not available commercially. The authorization boundary encompasses the complete HCM platform including payroll processing engines, talent management modules, and workforce analytics components hosted in AWS GovCloud. Contracting officers must approve the cloud service provider agreement, data processing addendum, and incident response procedures. The System Security Plan (SSP) should document integration points with existing HR systems, particularly for PIV/CAC authentication and Active Directory federation. Typical procurement timeline is 4-6 months including security review, vendor negotiations, and technical integration planning. For organizations under CMMC requirements, include Dayforce Government Cloud within your assessment boundary as a specialized service provider (SSP), ensuring the vendor's security practices align with your required CMMC level. Document data flows between Dayforce and internal systems, particularly payroll data interfaces and employee records synchronization. Establish clear roles for security control inheritance versus customer responsibility, especially for access controls and audit logging requirements.
Compliance Cross-References
Dayforce Government Cloud's FedRAMP Moderate authorization directly supports DFARS 252.204-7012 compliance by providing adequate security safeguarding for controlled unclassified information (CUI) including employee PII and payroll data. The platform addresses DFARS 252.239-7010 cloud computing requirements through its government cloud deployment model with data residency controls and incident response capabilities. NIST 800-171 control families are supported through inherited controls: Access Control (AC) via role-based permissions and multi-factor authentication, System and Communications Protection (SC) through encryption in transit and at rest, and Audit and Accountability (AU) via comprehensive logging and monitoring. For CMMC Level 2 compliance, Dayforce supports Access Control (AC), Awareness and Training (AT), Audit and Accountability (AU), Configuration Management (CM), Identification and Authentication (IA), Incident Response (IR), Maintenance (MA), Media Protection (MP), Personnel Security (PS), Physical Protection (PE), Risk Assessment (RA), Security Assessment (SA), System and Communications Protection (SC), and System and Information Integrity (SI) domains through platform controls and customer configuration options.
Defense Contractor Use Case
Defense contractors evaluate Dayforce Government for its continuous payroll calculation engine, which provides real-time pay accuracy across complex government contract billing requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FedRAMP authorization level for Dayforce Government Cloud?
Dayforce Government Cloud is in process at the FedRAMP Moderate impact level. The FedRAMP Moderate baseline includes approximately 325 security controls covering confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Can defense contractors use Dayforce Government Cloud for CUI?
Dayforce Government Cloud is authorized at the FedRAMP Moderate baseline. While FedRAMP Moderate covers a broad range of government data, defense contractors handling CUI should carefully evaluate whether Moderate controls meet their specific DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST 800-171 requirements. Some CUI categories may require FedRAMP High authorization depending on the sensitivity of the data and contract requirements.
How does Dayforce Government Cloud pricing compare to commercial?
Dayforce Government Cloud government pricing is generally competitive with commercial pricing, though the government edition may carry a premium of 10-20% to cover FedRAMP compliance and dedicated infrastructure costs. Mid-market organizations can often access government pricing through GSA Schedule contracts or reseller partners. Contact Dayforce for a quote tailored to your organization size and requirements.
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