Cisco Secure Access for Government Now Generally Available
Bringing FedRAMP-Authorized Zero Trust Security to U.S. Government Agencies
I’m excited to announce that Cisco Secure Access for Government is now generally available! This represents a significant milestone in our commitment to supporting U.S. Federal, State, and Local Government agencies with enterprise-grade security solutions that meet strict compliance requirements.
What is Secure Access for Government?
Cisco Secure Access for Government is a FedRAMP Moderate (IL2) authorized instance of our industry-leading Secure Access platform, purpose-built specifically for U.S. Government requirements and compliance standards. It’s a cloud-delivered Security Service Edge (SSE) solution grounded in zero trust principles that provides seamless, transparent, and secure user access from both managed and unmanaged devices to any application—whether internet-based, SaaS, or private applications hosted in the cloud or on-premises.
Comprehensive Security in One Platform
This isn’t just another point solution. Secure Access for Government delivers a complete SSE stack in a single license and management platform:
- Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
- Secure Web Gateway (SWG)
- Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
- Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS)
- VPN-as-a-Service (VPNaaS)
- Integrated inline and SaaS API-based Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Talos Threat Intelligence
- Remote Browser Isolation (RBI)
- DNS Security and Protective DNS (CISA compliance)
Agencies can now protect users as they seamlessly access resources and applications, regardless of protocol, port, or level of customization—all while supporting efforts to maintain compliance with the latest federal mandates.
Built for Government Compliance
Secure Access for Government meets the authorization and compliance requirements that matter most to government agencies:
- FedRAMP Moderate (IL2) authorization
- Government Community Cloud ready
- GovRAMP (formerly StateRAMP) authorized
- TX-RAMP authorized for State governments
- Meets CONUS, FIPS 140-3, and NIST 800-53 standards
- Helps Government contractors meet Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements
Seamless Integration, Simplified Operations
Secure Access for Government features common administrative controls, data structures, and policy management that ease interoperability with other Cisco products and third-party solutions. It integrates seamlessly with:
- A wide variety of SAML Identity Providers (AD, Azure AD, Okta, Ping, and more)
- Cisco Duo for Government for multi-factor authentication
- Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN for Government for comprehensive network security
By adapting security to reduce risk, simplifying IT operations to lower complexity, and providing users with efficient, frictionless access, Secure Access for Government helps raise productivity across your agency.
Flexible Licensing Options
Secure Access for Government is available in multiple configurations to meet your agency’s specific needs:
- Secure Internet Access (SIA) – Essentials and Advantage tiers
- Secure Private Access (SPA) – Essentials and Advantage tiers
This is a separate government instance with dedicated SKUs and Support SKUs designed specifically for eligible customers, including:
- U.S. Federal Government agencies
- State and Local Government agencies
- Public educational systems
- Government contractors
Get Started Today
Ready to modernize your agency’s security posture with zero trust architecture? Explore the comprehensive resources available:
Documentation and Resources
Technical Release Notes
Cisco Secure Access for Government represents our commitment to delivering mission-critical security solutions that meet the unique needs of government agencies while simplifying operations and empowering your workforce with secure, seamless access to the resources they need.
For more information or to schedule a consultation with our government solutions team, please contact your Cisco account representative.
