MongoDB Pursues FedRAMP High and Impact Level 5 Authorizations for Enhanced Security in Government Cloud Applications

MongoDB's New Commitment to FedRAMP High and IL5 Authorizations

In an important stride towards enhancing the security of cloud applications for government entities, MongoDB, Inc., a leading data platform provider, has announced its commitment to pursue Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) High and Impact Level 5 (IL5) authorizations for MongoDB Atlas in government workloads. This commitment marks a significant advancement in MongoDB’s efforts to manage sensitive unclassified data for U.S. public sector organizations.

With the objective of providing cloud solutions to federal agencies that involve safeguarding critical information, MongoDB’s pursuit of FedRAMP High authorization offers further assurance for government entities seeking to modernize their legacy database systems. As federal agencies increasingly aim to adopt innovative technologies, solutions like MongoDB Atlas are seen as requisite tools to manage highly sensitive data efficiently and securely.

MongoDB Atlas for Government has already become a go-to option for public sector organizations, allowing them to deploy, operate, and scale cutting-edge applications in the cloud. Currently meeting the criteria for FedRAMP Moderate workloads, the upcoming FedRAMP High and IL5 certifications will enable MongoDB Atlas to handle data that, if compromised, could have severe consequences on organizational operations, integrity, or individual privacy.

Benjamin Cefalo, MongoDB’s Senior Vice President of Product Management, emphasized the importance of advanced database technology for agencies that deal with sensitive information critical to public safety and financial security. He stated, "The federal agencies that manage highly sensitive data involving the protection of life and financial ruin should be using the latest, fastest, and best database technology available."

MongoDB has already established its reputation with 13 U.S. Federal Cabinet-level agencies, as well as every branch of the Department of Defense and various Intelligence Community partners. Notable agencies such as the NOAA, FDA, and HHS have been leveraging MongoDB Atlas to develop applications addressing their complex data requirements. With the forthcoming authorizations, these agencies will enjoy enhanced features, such as Queryable Encryption, multi-cloud flexibility, high availability, automated backups, and a user-friendly scaling process that supports AI applications.

Among the practical applications of MongoDB Atlas for Government, the State of Utah illustrates a successful implementation story. Tasked with migrating its benefit eligibility data system to a FedRAMP-compliant solution, Utah’s Department of Technology Services identified MongoDB Atlas as the optimal database for their operations. The successful migration has not only improved the speed of benefits calculations by 25% but has also drastically cut the management time needed for the system. Prior to migration, their recovery time for database data was up to 58 hours, compared to just 5 minutes with MongoDB Atlas.

"It’s much less cumbersome to maintain our databases now that we're using the fully managed MongoDB Atlas for Government. We tried some other solutions, but they could not match MongoDB," said Manoj Gangwar, Principal Data Architect for the State of Utah's Department of Technology Services.

The commitment to achieve FedRAMP High and IL5 authorizations signals MongoDB’s proactive approach to addressing the evolving needs of the public sector. As government entities push for modernization and enhanced resiliency in their technological infrastructure, MongoDB stands poised to elevate their cloud capabilities, particularly in mission-critical areas like emergency services and law enforcement.

For further details about MongoDB Atlas for Government and how it can empower public agencies, visit MongoDB Atlas for Government.

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