We handle the infrastructure. You focus on your application.
When you build on Cloud.gov, you inherit hundreds of security and operational controls from our FedRAMP-authorized (Moderate) platform. That means less time, less effort, and lower risk in getting your Authority to Operate (ATO).
Cloud.gov provides you with a secure environment designed for U.S. federal workloads, where we can offer top-requested security features like:
Our images are built using pre-scanned and reproducible buildpacks.
Every container runs in its own trust zone with mutual encryption protecting every route.
We deny service-to-service access unless your policies explicitly allow it.
Skip months of security configuration. Our multi-availability zone platform includes enterprise-level protections designed to meet the most stringent federal requirements.
When you run your FISMA Low or Moderate system on Cloud.gov, you automatically inherit coverage for more than 155 of the NIST 800-53 Rev 5 controls. That means on day one, you can check these off your list:
You don’t have to set up your own platform team to meet federal compliance requirements. We’re already operating one for you.
Cloud.gov’s shared responsibility model gives federal teams a head start, whether you’re seeking a new ATO or reauthorizing an existing system. With Cloud.gov’s position, context, and expertise inside government, we understand firsthand what’s hard for agency customers.
Cloud.gov is built for self-service—our documentation and tooling give your team what they need to move quickly and independently. But you’re not on your own: our in-house experts are available to point you to the right resources and answer your security and compliance questions.
Cloud.gov isn’t just technically compliant—it’s built with the realities of federal security in mind. We’ve supported dozens of agencies through audits, ATOs, and reauthorizations, and we’ve shaped our platform and docs around what teams actually need to succeed.
Employees and contractors can focus on developing mission-critical applications, leaving server infrastructure management to us. We support the platform—you own the application. That means you’re in control of things like:
We offer a free, no-strings-attached sandbox environment for federal staff and contractors. Test deployments, evaluate fit, and explore how Cloud.gov supports your workflows.
Whether you're modernizing existing tools, launching a new public-facing service, or prototyping with a small team, Cloud.gov helps you get to production faster.
Our infrastructure, pricing, and onboarding are designed specifically for government — so you can focus on delivery, not procurement.
We partner with your team using a straightforward Interagency Agreement (IAA) with GSA. By selecting a flexible pricing tier, you can choose the cloud services that meet the needs of your agency’s digital initiatives.
Cloud.gov is developed and maintained by a dedicated federal team within GSA’s Technology Transformation Services.
We understand how government operates — because we’re part of it. When you work with us, you're working with a team of engineers, cybersecurity professionals, designers, and technology leaders who understand your constraints, your goals, and your urgency.
Email support@cloud.gov or drop into weekly office hours to talk with our in-house engineers.
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