Best SASE Platforms for Government & FedRAMP

Government agencies and contractors require SASE platforms with FedRAMP authorization, FISMA compliance, and support for controlled unclassified information (CUI). We evaluated SASE vendors based on their FedRAMP authorization level, government-specific capabilities, and ability

5 tools listed|2026|No editorial scoring|Part of the SASE & Zero Trust guide

What this shortlist looks at

FedRAMP Authorization Level

Current FedRAMP authorization status (High, Moderate, or Low) and the scope of services covered under that authorization.

FISMA Compliance

Alignment with NIST 800-53 controls at the appropriate impact level and support for continuous monitoring requirements under FISMA.

Impact Level Support

Support for DoD Impact Levels (IL2 through IL5) for handling controlled unclassified information and mission-critical workloads.

Government-Specific Support

Dedicated government cloud instances, cleared support personnel, and experience with federal procurement vehicles (GSA Schedule, BPAs).

Zero Trust Maturity

Alignment with CISA's Zero Trust Maturity Model and OMB M-22-09 requirements for federal agencies implementing zero trust architecture.

Tools listed here

Cisco Secure Access

Best for Existing Cisco Federal Networks

Cisco's broad FedRAMP portfolio and deep presence in federal networking infrastructure make its SASE offering a natural extension for agencies already running Cisco routers, switches, and security appliances. Multiple Cisco security products hold FedRAMP authorizations, and integration with existing Cisco SD-WAN deployments simplifies the SASE transition.

Cisco's unified SASE platform converging Umbrella, Duo, and Meraki into cloud-delivered security

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Cloudflare Zero Trust

Best for Civilian Agency Modernization

Cloudflare holds FedRAMP Moderate authorization and offers a modern approach to federal zero trust with transparent pricing and rapid deployment. Its global network provides strong performance for distributed civilian agencies, and the platform's API-first approach aligns with government digital transformation initiatives.

Developer-friendly zero trust platform built on Cloudflare's global Anycast network

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iboss

Best FedRAMP High Authorization

iboss holds FedRAMP High authorization, making it suitable for the most sensitive unclassified government workloads. Its zero trust SASE platform is purpose-built for federal requirements with IL5 support, FIPS 140-2 validated cryptography, and GovCloud deployment options. iboss has deep federal market penetration among SASE vendors.

Cloud-native zero trust platform with FedRAMP authorization and competitive mid-market pricing

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Palo Alto Prisma Access

Best for DoD Environments

Palo Alto Prisma Access has FedRAMP Moderate authorization and strong adoption in Department of Defense environments. Security teams familiar with Palo Alto NGFW can extend existing policies to SASE, and the platform's threat prevention capabilities are well-suited for high-security government networks.

Enterprise SASE platform extending Palo Alto's next-gen firewall to cloud-delivered security

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Zscaler

Best FedRAMP Moderate at Scale

Zscaler holds FedRAMP Moderate authorization and serves numerous federal agencies through its Zscaler Government Cloud. The platform's zero trust architecture aligns closely with CISA's Zero Trust Maturity Model, and its scale provides consistent performance for large distributed agencies.

Cloud-native SASE and zero trust platform for secure internet and private application access

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For the full category walkthrough with every tool compared, see the SASE & Zero Trust guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

FedRAMP has three authorization levels: Low (for low-impact data), Moderate (for most government data including PII), and High (for the most sensitive unclassified data including law enforcement and emergency services). Most SASE vendors hold Moderate authorization, while iboss is one of the few with High authorization.

Yes. SASE platforms that include ZTNA, SWG, CASB, and FWaaS address multiple pillars of CISA's Zero Trust Maturity Model. OMB M-22-09 requires agencies to implement zero trust architecture, and FedRAMP-authorized SASE platforms provide a consolidated approach to meeting these requirements across identity, device, network, application, and data pillars.

CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) requires defense contractors to protect controlled unclassified information (CUI). SASE platforms with FedRAMP Moderate or High authorization can help organizations meet CMMC Level 2 and Level 3 requirements for network security, access control, and data protection when properly configured.