Trustwave has officially achieved Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) authorization for its Government Fusion platform. This certification marks a crucial step in standardizing security and risk assessment for cloud services utilized by federal agencies, ensuring compliance with the stringent requirements mandated for public sector cybersecurity.
The authorization follows Trustwave’s previous achievement of StateRAMP certification in August 2024, further cementing its position as a trusted security partner for state and federal entities. As cyber threats escalate in complexity and frequency, this approval enables Trustwave to offer Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and Co-Managed Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions tailored for government organizations that demand high-security standards and U.S.-only operational personnel.
Setting a New Standard in Government Security
“Federal and state agencies, the Defense Industrial Base, contractors to government, and highly regulated organizations increasingly depend on trusted technology partners to fortify their cybersecurity defenses, and we are proud to deliver a solution that not only meets but often exceeds their stringent security requirements,” said Trustwave Government Solutions (TGS) President Bill Rucker. “As the first and only pure-play MDR provider to achieve this milestone, with government agency authorization to operate and a 100 percent US Only persons cleared security operations team working around the clock, we offer unparalleled expertise and an uncompromising level of security. This commitment ensures both government agencies, and the enterprise organizations that support them, can operate with the highest level of confidence and peace of mind, knowing their mission-critical assets are fully protected 24/7/365.”
Rucker emphasized that Trustwave has made an unmatched investment in securing these credentials. “No other pure-play MDR provider has made the same degree of long-term investment as Trustwave in achieving these capabilities, including physically separated instances, 24/7/365 vulnerability scanning, and continual POAM-based proactive execution,” he said.
Why FedRAMP Matters
FedRAMP authorization is essential for any cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) solution used by federal agencies. Without it, cloud security providers are unable to offer services to government entities. By securing this certification, Trustwave enhances its credibility and expands its ability to serve critical national security needs. The Government Fusion platform is now listed on both the FedRAMP and StateRAMP marketplaces, offering federal and state agencies a compliant and robust security solution.
Trustwave’s Government Fusion platform integrates seamlessly with existing security technologies and provides 24/7 monitoring, real-time threat detection, intelligence, threat hunting, remediation capabilities, and Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) functionality. This ensures scalability and streamlined onboarding for government clients, allowing agencies to deploy advanced security measures with minimal operational disruption.
A Competitive Edge in Government Cybersecurity
With the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) serving as its FedRAMP sponsor, Trustwave is also well-positioned to meet the Department of Defense’s stringent "US eyes only" requirements for the Defense Industrial Base. Furthermore, the company’s compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework—mandated for defense contractors—reinforces its role as a key player in the national security ecosystem.
In March 2024, Trustwave was recognized as a Major Player in the inaugural IDC MarketScape: U.S. National Government Professional Security Services 2024 Vendor Assessment. At the time, Trustwave was the first to receive FedRAMP In Process – Program Management Office (PMO) Review designation for a pure-play MDR provider, a distinction that has now culminated in full authorization.
As cyber threats to government agencies continue to evolve, Trustwave’s FedRAMP approval signals a commitment to high-security standards and innovation in managed security services.