Best SASE Platforms for Government & FedRAMP in 2026
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
What we looked 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.
The picks
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
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
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
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
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