Red Hat OpenShift for Government
by Red Hat
Impact Level
Moderate
Status
Authorized
Pricing
enterprise
Authorization Date: August 30, 2021 | Sponsoring Agency: DHS
Overview
Red Hat OpenShift for Government is an enterprise Kubernetes platform with FedRAMP authorization for building and managing containerized applications. It provides a consistent application platform across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. OpenShift includes built-in CI/CD, monitoring, and security scanning.
Key Features
Defense Contractor Use Case
Defense contractors use Red Hat OpenShift Government for modernizing legacy applications into microservices, running containerized workloads, and maintaining consistent DevSecOps pipelines across environments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FedRAMP authorization level for Red Hat OpenShift for Government?
Red Hat OpenShift for Government is authorized at the FedRAMP Moderate impact level, with authorization granted on 2021-08-30 sponsored by DHS. The FedRAMP Moderate baseline includes approximately 325 security controls covering confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Can defense contractors use Red Hat OpenShift for Government for CUI?
Red Hat OpenShift for Government 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 Red Hat OpenShift for Government pricing compare to commercial?
Red Hat OpenShift for Government government pricing is typically negotiated on an enterprise basis and may differ from commercial list prices. Government and defense contractor pricing often includes compliance overhead that can make it 15-30% higher than commercial equivalents. However, volume discounts, GSA Schedule pricing, and multi-year commitments can help offset these costs. Contact Red Hat directly or check GSA Advantage for current government pricing.
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