EnterpriseDB (EDB), a prominent player in the Postgres® data and AI landscape, has announced its strategic initiative to obtain Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP®) Authorization. This move is a testament to EDB’s commitment to providing secure and compliant solutions to over 1,500 enterprise customers, including various government and public sector organizations such as the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Advancing Cloud Security Standards
FedRAMP establishes a standardized approach to cloud security across federal agencies, specifically addressing the protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and National Security Systems (NSS) within DoD environments. As EDB progresses toward this authorization, it aims to bolster its support for national security initiatives, empowering public sector organizations with robust solutions for managing and analyzing sensitive data. This endeavor will facilitate the development of sovereign data and AI solutions tailored for government and public sector needs.
Dan Garcia, Chief Information Security Officer at EDB, emphasizes the importance of safeguarding sensitive data for national security. “As we pursue FedRAMP authorization, we are not just meeting regulatory standards; we are reinforcing our commitment to protecting mission-critical data for federal agencies, the Department of Defense, and other organizations that demand the utmost in security,” he states. EDB’s goal is to enable these institutions to confidently utilize cloud and hybrid technologies while ensuring their data remains secure, compliant, and resilient.
Streamlining the Path to Authorization
To expedite the FedRAMP authorization process, EDB will utilize the Game Warden® platform from Second Front Systems (2F). This innovative platform allows applications to inherit pre-approved security controls, significantly reducing the timeline for achieving authorization. By focusing on app-specific compliance, EDB can accelerate the delivery of fully certified solutions to its customers. The partnership with Second Front will fast-track the accreditation process for FedRAMP supporting environments up to Impact Level 5 (IL5), ensuring quicker access to EDB Postgres AI upon full compliance.
TJ Rowe, Chief Revenue Officer at 2F, highlights the importance of collaboration between industry and government in fostering secure innovation. “The planned introduction of EDB Postgres AI on Game Warden’s IL5 production environment will mark a significant milestone in our mission to make cutting-edge commercial software accessible to federal agencies with the highest security requirements,” he notes. This collaboration brings EDB closer to equipping federal agencies with advanced technology while adhering to stringent IL5 and FedRAMP security standards.
Capabilities of EDB Postgres AI
EDB Postgres AI is meticulously crafted to meet the enterprise-grade demands of complex, sovereign, and scalable use cases, adeptly supporting transactional, analytical, and AI workloads. With this commitment, EDB plans to extend the platform’s capabilities to accommodate CUI and NSS-based workloads. The comprehensive features offered by EDB empower organizations in highly regulated sectors to securely manage and optimize their data at scale, addressing the most pressing data challenges while ensuring compliance and maximizing the value of their data assets.
For further insights into EDB’s dedication to FedRAMP-certified solutions, interested parties can explore www.enterprisedb.com.
About EDB
EDB provides a data and AI platform that enables organizations to harness the full power of Postgres for transactional, analytical, and AI workloads across any cloud, anywhere. With a global customer base exceeding 1,500, EDB stands as a leading contributor to the dynamic PostgreSQL community, supporting major government entities, financial services, media, and IT companies. EDB’s solutions facilitate the modernization of legacy systems and the elimination of data silos, leveraging enterprise-grade open-source technologies. The platform boasts high availability of up to 99.999%, equipped with essential capabilities such as security, compliance controls, and observability.
About Second Front Systems
Second Front Systems (2F) accelerates government access to software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications, contributing to a safer future. As a DOD-accredited solution for up to and including TOP SECRET, and also FedRAMP® In Process, 2F’s Game Warden offers a secure cloud hosting environment designed to expedite the delivery of innovative tools and programs. With a foundation in U.S. Government service, this public-benefit, venture-backed software company is trusted by government agencies and leading software providers to enhance their contributions to global security.
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