Appian Secures the Government's Most Sensitive Civilian Data with FedRAMP® High Authorization for Appian Government Cloud

Receives Full Three-year Impact Level 5 PA and Celebrates 10 Years of FedRAMP Authorization for Appian Cloud , /PRNewswire/ -- Appian (NASDAQ: APPN) today announced that Appian Government Cloud (AGC) has obtained Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP®) High authorization, which will enable it to host highly sensitive government civilian data for Appian's federal civilian customers where a security breach could result in loss of life or financial ruin. Appian has also renewed its Impact Level 5 (IL5) Provisional Authority to Operate (PA) from the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) for AGC for a three-year period. With IL5 compliance, AGC is authorized to host Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), mission-critical information. Appian Government Cloud (AGC) has obtained Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP®) High authorization, which will enable it to host highly sensitive government civilian data for Appian’s federal civilian customers. Appian Government Cloud achieves FedRAMP High authorization.FedRAMP is a government-wide program that standardizes security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud services, enabling agencies to adopt secure cloud technologies. The FedRAMP High designation is awarded to cloud providers that partner with a federal agency and pass a rigorous third-party security assessment. AGC's designation confirms its ability to handle highly sensitive, unclassified data, including information critical to protecting lives and financial assets. High impact data is found in law enforcement, emergency services, financial, and health systems, where data loss could have severe or catastrophic consequences. FedRAMP's High baseline addresses the government's most sensitive unclassified data, ensuring its security in cloud environments. "Appian Government Cloud achieving FedRAMP High and IL5 means that government customers can now implement the directive of the administration's Executive Order on Federal Agency AI Use and securely add AI across their business processes today," said Michael Beckley, Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Appian.Appian Government Cloud receives three-year IL5 authorization to enable secure, improved processes for the DoD.AGC is a platform-as-a-service (PaaS)/Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) cloud offering that enables federal civilian and Department of Defense (DoD) organizations to run better processes that reduce costs, improve citizen experiences, and gain a strategic edge in an environment that meets stringent security standards. With an IL5 authorization, Appian manages the security of the underlying computing environment, enabling DoD mission owners to focus on building applications to meet their mission. A shared responsibility model allows application owners to inherit the majority security controls from Appian. While AGC has maintained an IL5 authorization since 2022, Appian has now received a three-year PA, demonstrating the DoD's continued trust in Appian's ability to provide industry-leading security and availability.Appian marks 10 years of FedRAMP authorization.Appian's commitment to providing comprehensive security and compliance in the cloud goes beyond AGC. Since 2015, Appian Cloud has maintained its FedRAMP Moderate status, with this year's authorization marking its 10th consecutive year of compliance. Appian Cloud customers benefit from a secure AI infrastructure, significant time and cost savings, improved security risk management, and enhanced program transparency for mission-critical federal operations. Appian Cloud is used by 22 different agencies across the federal government, including the Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Labor, Department of State, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.The FedRAMP High authorization for AGC, renewal of the IL5 PA for AGC, and 10-year FedRAMP Moderate authorization for Appian Cloud are the latest achievements in Appian's 25-year history of working with the US Government. In 2024, Appian welcomed the US Department of Interior to its customer portfolio, marking a key milestone as the company is now trusted by every cabinet-level agency in the government.For more information about Appian's public sector offerings and compliance certifications, visit: https://appian.com/industries/public-sector/overviewAbout AppianAppian is The Process Company. We deliver a software platform that helps organizations run better processes that reduce costs, improve customer experiences, and gain a strategic edge. Committed to client success, we serve many of the world's largest companies across industries. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]Follow Appian: LinkedIn, X (Twitter)SOURCE Appian WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In

Appian Secures the Government's Most Sensitive Civilian Data with FedRAMP® High Authorization for Appian Government Cloud

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