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Knox Debuts FedRAMP Boundary Platform on Microsoft Azure Marketplace

Knox, a prominent name in the world of federal cloud services, has recently launched its FedRAMP Boundary Platform on Microsoft Azure Marketplace. This innovative platform allows Software as a Service (SaaS) vendors operating on Azure to secure FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program) authorization in as little as 90 days, empowering them to innovate and serve clients within the federal sector more quickly and efficiently.

A Game-Changer for SaaS Vendors

The announcement marks a significant milestone for Knox, recognized as the largest and longest-running managed federal cloud provider. The platform facilitates a seamless path to both FedRAMP and DISA (Defense Information Systems Agency) IL4 compliance for Azure SaaS vendors. By utilizing their existing Azure application architecture and budgets, companies can achieve full FedRAMP authorization without the need for an agency sponsor or the burden of major changes to their existing systems.

Irina Denisenko, CEO of Knox, emphasized the importance of this launch, stating, “SaaS vendors shouldn't have to spend $3 million and wait three years to serve the federal market. If you're already live on Azure, you can now be FedRAMP-authorized in 90 days and apply 100% of the spend to your Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment (MACC). No sponsor needed. No procurement delays. It's a new path forward.”

The traditional methods for achieving FedRAMP authorization are often lengthy, cumbersome, and prohibitively expensive, potentially requiring three years of dedicated engineering and legal efforts. The Knox FedRAMP Boundary Platform, however, offers a fully managed environment, significantly reducing both time and costs through a shared authorization boundary.

Features of the Knox FedRAMP Boundary Platform

1. Knox Authorization Management Planes: This feature provides pre-cleared, multi-cloud infrastructure designed for secure deployments of applications.

2. KnoxAI Compliance Automation: An advanced automated system that helps in mapping and remediating processes in compliance with NIST 800-53 controls – a crucial part of achieving standard compliance.

3. Immutable Audit Logs: Knox ensures real-time traceability for all operational activities related to compliance, enhancing accountability.

4. Continuous Monitoring Support: Customers benefit from ongoing enforcement and visibility, thanks to the dedicated Knox team monitoring systems continuously.

Affordable Pricing and Accessibility

The new Knox FedRAMP Boundary Platform is now available for subscription on the Azure Marketplace, with an annual starting fee of $350,000. Impressively, all spend on the Knox platform can be counted towards the Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment. This pricing strategy is designed to make secure cloud services more accessible and attainable for businesses already utilizing Azure, aiming to democratize participation in the federal market.

Knox has operated the Adobe Federal Cloud since 2014, garnering trust across various federal institutions, including the Department of Homeland Security, the Treasury Department, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), FEMA, and the U.S. Marines. As Knox continues to expand its reach in the cloud services market, it is now positioned in both AWS and Azure marketplaces, offering SaaS companies multi-cloud options for swift compliance.

In conclusion, the launch of the Knox FedRAMP Boundary Platform presents an exciting opportunity for Azure-based SaaS vendors to not only accelerate their paths to compliance but also serve the growing federal market effectively. Companies interested in exploring this innovative platform can request a free compliance scan or learn more by visiting knoxsystems.com.

As the landscape of federal cloud services evolves, Knox's commitment to providing secure, compliant infrastructures signals a promising shift toward making advanced cloud functionalities accessible for federal entities and their technology partners alike.