Semperis Enhances Identity Security for Public Sector via Carahsoft's Strategic Contracts

Enhanced Identity Security for Public Sector Through Strategic Contracts

On May 6, 2026, Semperis Government Solutions, a company specializing in identity-driven cyber resilience and crisis response, announced a significant addition to its contract portfolio with Carahsoft Technology Corp. This partnership aims to make Semperis' Identity Resilience Platform available to federal, state, and local government agencies as well as educational institutions.

Carahsoft, known as The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, has added Semperis' solutions to its Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP V) and Information Technology Enterprise Solutions – Software 2 (ITES-SW2) contracts. This initiative is set to empower public sector agencies to adopt more robust Zero Trust architecture, enhance Identity Credential and Access Management (ICAM) programs, and operationalize the guidelines set by the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

Securing Identity in a Cyber Threat Landscape

With hybrid identity systems utilized by over 90% of organizations today, they have become prime targets for nation-state-sponsored cyber threats. Recent analyses indicate that cyberattacks are intensifying within the public sector, making the safeguarding of identity systems more critical than ever. A compromise in these systems can lead to major disturbances in mission-critical applications, ultimately affecting government services at all levels.

Randall Belknap, Semperis General Manager of Federal, expressed optimism about the partnership and the expanded contract capabilities. He emphasized, "Cyber resilience is now a core priority. Securing and rapidly recovering malware-free Active Directory in a matter of minutes to hours—rather than days to weeks—is crucial for minimizing cyber risks and ensuring business continuity."

Streamlined Access to Advanced Solutions

With this new contract, government agencies, including the U.S. Department of War (DoW), can seamlessly access Semperis' wide range of identity-driven cyber resilience solutions. These solutions encompass identity threat detection and response (ITDR), automated hardening and recovery, as well as identity forensics and incident response (IFIR) services. Together, these tools are designed to fortify defenses against identity-related cyber threats effectively.

Semperis describes identity resilience as a holistic approach that includes full-lifecycle protection before, during, and after a cyberattack. This encompasses the closing of identity attack paths, detection of "low and slow" identity abuses, rapid recovery from compromised systems, and the provision of post-attack forensic support aimed at preventing future reinfections.

Leveraging partnerships with prominent firms like Cohesity, Semperis delivers a foundation for a comprehensive identity resilience strategy that includes automated, malware-free backups and simplified management.

A Commitment to Strengthening Security

Brian O'Donnell, Vice President of Cybersecurity Solutions at Carahsoft, commented on the enhanced access granted to government entities. He noted, "Through our SEWP V and ITES-SW2 contracts, government agencies can more easily access Semperis' offerings, significantly bolstering their identity systems against emerging threats. The platform is designed to enhance cyber resilience, shielding against cyberattacks, data breaches, and operational errors."

The availability of Semperis' solutions through Carahsoft's contracts, which include SEWP V contracts NNG15SC03B and NNG15SC27B, as well as ITES-SW2 Contract W52P1J-20-D-0042, signifies crucial progress in making advanced identity security solutions more accessible to public sector agencies across the country.

Conclusion

As public sector organizations continue to face evolving cyber threats, this partnership marks an essential step in enhancing their resilience and security capabilities. Semperis and Carahsoft are poised to offer the tools and services needed to protect vital identity systems while ensuring continuity of government services. For more information, interested parties can reach out to the Carahsoft team or visit the Semperis website to learn more about the latest developments in identity-driven cyber resilience.