Zoom for Government
by Zoom
Impact Level
Moderate
Status
Authorized
Pricing
mid market
Authorization Date: November 18, 2020 | Sponsoring Agency: DHS
Overview
Zoom for Government is a FedRAMP Moderate authorized video communications platform hosted on AWS GovCloud. It provides video meetings, webinars, phone, and chat with the same user experience as commercial Zoom. The platform supports up to 1,000 participants with government-grade security controls.
Key Features
Defense Contractor Use Case
Defense contractors use Zoom for Government for large-scale video meetings and webinars, especially for cross-organizational collaboration where participants may not have access to the same enterprise platform.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FedRAMP authorization level for Zoom for Government?
Zoom for Government is authorized at the FedRAMP Moderate impact level, with authorization granted on 2020-11-18 sponsored by DHS. The FedRAMP Moderate baseline includes approximately 325 security controls covering confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Can defense contractors use Zoom for Government for CUI?
Zoom 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 Zoom for Government pricing compare to commercial?
Zoom for Government 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 Zoom for a quote tailored to your organization size and requirements.
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