Cisco Achieves Milestone FedRAMP Authorization for Meraki Cloud Networking Platform

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Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) has achieved Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) authorization at the Moderate Impact Level for its Meraki for Government solution, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

This AI-powered cloud-managed networking platform is specifically tailored for the U.S. public sector, designed to help agencies maintain network reliability and security while optimizing performance and increasing IT staff efficiencies. The authorization complements Meraki's existing StateRAMP certification for state and local governments.

Key statistics highlight Cisco's commitment to government compliance:

• 33% increase in products achieving FedRAMP authorization over the past 18 months
• 271% increase in global certifications during the same period

Partners like Iron Bow Technologies and World Wide Technology have applauded this milestone, emphasizing how it enhances their ability to support U.S. government customers with secure cloud technologies that meet regulatory requirements.

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• Achieved FedRAMP Moderate Impact Level authorization for Meraki cloud platform
• 33% increase in products achieving FedRAMP authorization over past 18 months
• 271% increase in global certifications in the past 18 months
• Complements existing StateRAMP certification for state/local government markets
• Expands addressable market to include federal government agencies

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News Summary

• Cisco Meraki has received FedRAMP authorization at the Moderate Impact Level.
• Cisco Meraki for Government empowers public sector customers with a cloud-managed networking platform that meets their needs.
• This milestone is a result of Cisco's overall effort to accelerate government compliance and bring innovative products to the public sector more quickly. 

SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO), the worldwide leader in networking and security, today announced that it has received Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP®) authorization at the Moderate Impact Level for its Cisco Meraki for Government solution under the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). FedRAMP is a U.S. government program that promotes the adoption of cloud technologies across the federal government by providing a standardized approach to validating security and risk controls for cloud-based products and services.

Cisco Meraki for Government is an AI-powered cloud-managed networking platform specifically tailored for the U.S. public sector. It is purpose-built to meet the needs of government customers and features multiple ways to keep data secure with the highest reliability in the industry. Meraki for Government can help agencies maintain and enhance network reliability and security, optimize network performance and increase efficiencies for IT staff enabling their compliance with their risk-management obligations under federal law.

"CISA is committed to strengthening the security and resilience of our nation's critical infrastructure, which includes ensuring that federal civilian executive branch departments and agencies have access to trusted and secure cloud solutions," said Bob Costello, Chief Information Officer & Acting Associate Director for Mission Engineering, CISA. "Sponsoring efforts like Cisco's Meraki for Government solution for FedRAMP authorization reinforces this commitment and enhances the use of modern cloud technologies across the federal enterprise, while ensuring the security of federal information."

"Government agencies should have access to the same innovative technologies as commercial customers. Now they do with the added assurance of standardized security requirements," said Gary DePreta, Senior Vice President of U.S. Public Sector, Cisco. "Cisco Meraki for Government gives government agencies the ability to quickly deploy, scale and manage cloud networks to carry out their critical missions."

The Cisco Meraki FedRAMP authorization complements its existing StateRAMP certification, which is the highest level of authorization for IT providers offering solutions to state and local governments. 

Cisco's commitment to serving governments around the world spans its 40-year history. The company prioritizes compliance with government requirements globally to maintain a secure environment for public sector customers and deepen relationships built on trust.

Key Statistics: Cisco Accelerates Government Compliance

• Over the past 18 months, Cisco has seen a 33% increase in products achieving FedRAMP authorization, a testament to Cisco's prioritization of government customers' needs. The Meraki FedRAMP authorization is evidence of Cisco's commitment to compliance in action.
• Over the past 18 months, Cisco has doubled down on global compliance efforts broadly, and as a result, has witnessed a 271% increase in global certifications.

Cisco Partners Applaud Authorization

The achievement enhances the ability of Cisco and its partners to meet the unique needs of the U.S. government. 

"Cisco Meraki for Government provides a networking platform with the highest levels of security and compliance, tailored to the specific needs of the U.S. public sector," said Rene LaVigne, President and CEO, Iron Bow Technologies. "Government agencies can now simplify their IT workflows and unlock the benefits of Cisco Meraki for Government with full-stack capabilities such as switching, wireless, and SD-WAN. Iron Bow stands ready to support our customers in this adoption." 

"As the public sector's network and security needs evolve, World Wide Technology is committed to bringing our customers innovative cloud technologies that meet regulatory requirements," said Scot Gagnon, Vice President of Federal, World Wide Technology. "We look forward to our continued collaboration with Cisco as a Gold Certified Partner to help agencies accelerate mission-critical outcomes." 

Additional Resources:

• Cisco FedRAMP Authorized solutions
• Cisco Meraki Blog on FedRAMP Moderate Authorization
• Cisco Meraki for Government solution

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FAQ

What level of FedRAMP authorization did Cisco Meraki receive for its government cloud platform?

Cisco Meraki received FedRAMP authorization at the Moderate Impact Level for its Meraki for Government solution under the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

How has CSCO increased its government compliance certifications in the past 18 months?

Over the past 18 months, Cisco (CSCO) has seen a 33% increase in products achieving FedRAMP authorization and a 271% increase in global certifications, demonstrating the company's prioritization of government compliance.

What other certification does Cisco Meraki have for state and local governments?

Cisco Meraki has StateRAMP certification, which is the highest level of authorization for IT providers offering solutions to state and local governments, complementing its new FedRAMP authorization.

What capabilities does CSCO's Meraki for Government platform offer to federal agencies?

CSCO's Meraki for Government offers full-stack capabilities including switching, wireless, and SD-WAN in an AI-powered cloud-managed networking platform that helps agencies maintain network reliability and security, optimize performance, and increase IT staff efficiencies.

Which agency sponsored Cisco's Meraki for Government FedRAMP authorization?

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) sponsored Cisco's Meraki for Government solution for its FedRAMP authorization.