Cellebrite Launches FedRAMP Authorization Process to Provide Federal Customers with Enhanced Cloud Security
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The collaboration between Cellebrite and Coalfire to achieve FedRAMP authorization for Cellebrite's SaaS offerings is a strategic move that can significantly enhance the company's competitive edge in the public sector. FedRAMP compliance is a rigorous federal security standard that provides a uniform approach to security assessment, authorization and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services. This standard is crucial for cloud service providers aiming to work with U.S. federal agencies, as it ensures the security and reliability of their solutions.
From a cybersecurity perspective, this partnership with Coalfire, a company known for expediting the FedRAMP authorization process, not only underscores Cellebrite's commitment to maintaining high security standards but also potentially shortens the time to market for their SaaS solutions. This can lead to quicker adoption by federal agencies, thus improving Cellebrite's market share and revenue growth in the public sector. Furthermore, the emphasis on security and compliance could also have spillover benefits for Cellebrite's private sector business, as companies increasingly prioritize cybersecurity in their digital investigative solutions.
The authorization process for Cellebrite's SaaS offerings under FedRAMP signifies a pivotal development in the company's cloud strategy. By leveraging Coalfire's expertise, Cellebrite is not only ensuring its SaaS solutions meet federal standards but is also positioning itself to take advantage of the growing trend towards cloud-based services within government agencies. With more than 70% of FedRAMP-authorized providers using Coalfire's services, Cellebrite's choice of partner reflects a calculated decision to align with industry leaders.
Cloud adoption in the federal government is driven by the need for cost-effective, scalable and secure IT solutions. Cellebrite's move towards SaaS-based solutions like Guardian, which offers a platform for evidence sharing and case management, aligns with these needs and could lead to increased operational efficiencies for federal agencies. The successful authorization could also serve as a catalyst for further innovation and development of cloud-based offerings, potentially leading to a broader service portfolio and enhanced customer value proposition.
The FedRAMP authorization process is not only a technical and security milestone but also a significant factor in government procurement decisions. For Cellebrite, achieving this standard means that the company can streamline the procurement process for federal customers, as FedRAMP authorization eliminates the need for individual agencies to conduct their own security assessments. This can result in faster, more cost-effective procurement cycles and a stronger position in contract negotiations.
Furthermore, by demonstrating compliance with federal security requirements, Cellebrite may gain an advantage in competitive bidding processes for government contracts. This could lead to an expansion of their customer base within the public sector and solidify their reputation as a reliable provider of digital investigative solutions. The long-term implications for Cellebrite include not only a potential increase in market share but also the establishment of a track record of compliance and security that can be leveraged in future business opportunities.
Collaboration with Coalfire Will Deliver Federal Customers Access to Cellebrite SaaS Technology
TYSONS CORNER, Va. and PETAH TIKVA, Israel, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cellebrite DI Ltd. (Nasdaq: CLBT), a global leader in Digital Investigative solutions for the public and private sectors, today announced the launch of the process to authorize its software-as-a-service offerings with the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP®). The authorization will enable Cellebrite’s federal customers to leverage their use of the Company’s SaaS solutions, support faster and more cost-effective procurement processes, eliminate duplicative assessment efforts and ensure consistent application of information security standards. FedRAMP authorization ensures a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services.
As part of this process, Cellebrite selected cybersecurity services pioneer Coalfire to support the activities required to complete this process, which is planned to be completed within the next twelve months. More than
Operating in one of the highest-regulated industries globally, Cellebrite’s collaboration with Coalfire will build on Cellebrite’s industry-leading security practices and helps ensure its SaaS solutions will be held to the highest standard of security and data compliance. The Company chose Coalfire for its track record in guiding customers through every phase of the FedRAMP journey and its deep cloud engineering expertise, with
“Cellebrite’s solutions currently support an extensive range of U.S. Federal agencies. Investing in FedRAMP authorization demonstrates our commitment to ensuring that our customers can augment their current investment in Cellebrite technology by harnessing the power of the cloud through high-value, SaaS-based offerings with the highest levels of security and reliability,” said Ronnen Armon, Chief Products and Technologies Officer, Cellebrite. “We are proud to be working with Coalfire, widely recognized as the most trusted FedRAMP leader. The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program sets the standard for security. With Coalfire, we are well-positioned to bring SaaS to our customers with assured strength, resilience, and compliance.”
“We’re excited Cellebrite selected us as their trusted partner for navigating FedRAMP compliance,” said Karen Laughton, EVP of Compliance Advisory, Coalfire. “My team brings a blend of seasoned experience and engineering ingenuity to tackle a wide array of challenges along the FedRAMP journey. We love helping our customers accelerate the path to new markets.”
Cellebrite’s SaaS-based solutions include Guardian, a secure, scalable offering for evidence sharing, review and management that delivers greater operational efficiencies, supports better collaboration between examiners and investigators, helps advance cases involving digital evidence and strengthens the overall chain of custody. Our end-to-end platform helps investigative teams in both public and private sectors close cases faster, smarter and more defensibly than ever before.
About Cellebrite
Cellebrite’s (Nasdaq: CLBT) mission is to enable its customers to protect and save lives, accelerate justice and preserve privacy in communities around the world. We are a global leader in Digital Investigative solutions for the public and private sectors, empowering organizations in mastering the complexities of legally sanctioned digital investigations by streamlining intelligence processes. Trusted by thousands of leading agencies and companies worldwide, Cellebrite’s Digital Investigative platform and solutions transform how customers collect, review, analyze and manage data in legally sanctioned investigations. To learn more visit us at www.cellebrite.com, https://investors.cellebrite.com, or follow us on X at @Cellebrite.
About Coalfire
Coalfire, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, is a global leader in cybersecurity services and solutions. The company offers cutting-edge offensive security, advisory, and compliance services, as well as develops technology platforms that automate defenses against security threats for the world's leading enterprises, cloud providers, and SaaS companies. Coalfire is the foremost provider of FedRAMP assessments and penetration testing services in the United States.
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