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Public Sector
Mission-ready cybersecurity for government
Federal, state, local, and education organizations operate under strict compliance mandates while facing increasingly sophisticated threat actors. Palo Alto Networks delivers FedRAMP-authorized, NIST-aligned security across network, cloud, and endpoint environments.
Request a consultationSecurity designed for government mandates
Public sector organizations require solutions that meet strict compliance standards while addressing evolving threat landscapes. Palo Alto Networks provides a platform approach certified across FedRAMP, DoD IL5, StateRAMP, and GovRAMP.
Zero Trust architecture
Implement Zero Trust aligned with NIST SP 800-207 and federal mandates for identity verification, microsegmentation, and continuous monitoring.
Cloud and SaaS security
Secure government cloud migrations across FedRAMP-authorized environments with consistent security policies and continuous compliance monitoring.
AI-driven security operations
Reduce manual tasks and accelerate government SOC response with AI-powered detection, automated investigation, and coordinated response.
Federal government
Accelerate Zero Trust adoption to meet federal mandates
Federal agencies face mandated security requirements including EO 14028, NIST frameworks, and CMMC. A FedRAMP High and DoD IL5-authorized platform addresses these requirements through a unified security architecture.
FedRAMP High and DoD IL5
Authorized platforms for high-impact federal workloads and Department of Defense controlled unclassified information.
Zero Trust implementation
Architecture aligned to NIST SP 800-207 with identity verification, microsegmentation, and continuous monitoring across environments.
NIST and CMMC compliance
Solutions mapped to NIST 800-53, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and CMMC requirements for defense industrial base partners.
Threat intelligence and response
Unit 42 threat intelligence and rapid incident response capabilities for classified and unclassified network environments.
State and local government
Optimize resources with platform-based security
State and local agencies face growing ransomware threats with limited security staff. A StateRAMP-certified platform approach consolidates tools, reduces complexity, and automates response.
StateRAMP certified
Security solutions verified against state and local government cloud security standards for consistent risk management.
Ransomware prevention
Detect and disrupt advanced ransomware campaigns with AI-powered threat prevention and automated containment.
AI-powered operations
Reduce manual security tasks and improve response time with AI-driven detection, investigation, and remediation.
Citizen data protection
Secure citizen and government data, services, and operations across distributed agency networks and remote workforces.
Education
Secure and compliant learning environments
Educational institutions need secure access for students and staff from any location while meeting compliance frameworks. Platform-based security provides complete visibility and consistent protection across campus and remote environments.
Secure access anywhere
Provide students and staff with secure connectivity from campus, home, or any location through a unified access framework.
Complete device visibility
Gain visibility and control over every connected device across campus networks, including IoT and BYOD endpoints.
AI-driven threat protection
Block attacks with AI and ML-powered threat prevention, reducing exposure to ransomware and advanced persistent threats.
Framework alignment
Align with cybersecurity frameworks including FERPA, CIPA, and state-specific education compliance requirements.
Industry recognized leadership
Consistent recognition across analyst evaluations demonstrates sustained innovation in network security, cloud security, and security operations.
Network security leader
Gartner, Forrester, Frost & Sullivan, and ABI Research
Cloud security leader
Cloud-native, workload, and posture management categories
SecOps leader
AI-driven detection, response, and security operations platforms
- Gartner Magic Quadrant for Single-Vendor SASE
- Forrester Wave: Operational Technology Security Solutions
- Gartner Magic Quadrant for Network Firewalls
- Gartner Magic Quadrant for SD-WAN
- Frost Radar: Zero Trust Browser Security
- Forrester New Wave: ZTNA
- Gartner Magic Quadrant for Security Service Edge
- Forrester New Wave: Zero Trust Platform Providers
- Frost & Sullivan Healthcare IoMT Radar
- ABI Research Industrial FW Competitive Assessment
- Forrester Wave: Enterprise Firewall Solutions
Proven in critical infrastructure
Public sector organizations deploy Palo Alto Networks to protect mission-critical operations and essential services.
Customer implementation
Utility plant protects health and safety of community with comprehensive security platform
Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District's nimble security team leverages Palo Alto Networks to protect critical infrastructure serving the community.
Read the case studyGovernment certifications and authorizations
One of the broadest sets of government security certifications in the cybersecurity industry. Compliant by design for regulated markets at speed and scale.
Federal and Department of Defense
FedRAMP High
Standardized security assessment and authorization for high-impact federal cloud workloads.
FedRAMP Moderate
Authorization for moderate-impact federal cloud services and continuous monitoring compliance.
DoD Impact Level 5
Certification for Department of Defense controlled unclassified information at the highest impact level.
Common Criteria
International standard (ISO-IEC 15408) for evaluating IT product security through the NIAP and CCRA framework.
CSfC
NSA Commercial Solutions for Classified program enabling classified data transmission over commercial technology.
DoDIN APL
Department of Defense Information Network Approved Products List for cybersecurity and interoperability compliance.
FIPS 140-2 / 140-3
Federal standard defining security requirements for cryptographic modules protecting sensitive information.
USGv6
U.S. government IPv6 technical standards profile for procurement and deployment in federal infrastructure.
State, local, and education
GovRAMP High
Verified cloud security standards for SLED customers with a common method for service provider assessment.
GovRAMP Moderate
Cloud security education and standards development for state, local, and education government customers.
CSA Star 1
Security, Trust, Assurance, and Risk Registry documenting cloud security and privacy controls.
508 VPAT / WCAG 2.1
Accessibility compliance under Section 508, ISO 40500, and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.
Industry and cross-sector
SOC 2+
Service Organization Control report evaluating security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy controls.
PCI DSS v4
Global information security standard for payment card data protection and fraud prevention.
HIPAA
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act compliance for protected health information security.
ISO / SSDF
ISO certifications for data security processes and Secure Software Development Framework compliance.
Contract vehicles for public sector procurement
Streamlined procurement paths for federal, state and local, and education customers through established contract vehicles.
Federal
- CISA
- DOD-EST
- ITES-2W2
- SEWP-V
- 2GIT
- CIO-CS
- GSA
State and local
- SMAS
- NASPO
- NY State
- GSA
- DIR
- Edge
- DGS
- SLED Price File
- Georgia
Education
- TheQuilt
- OETC
- OMNIA Partners
- MHEC
- E&I Cooperative Services
- Internet2
Next steps
Resources for evaluating and deploying public sector security solutions.
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Government cybersecurity requires certified solutions that meet strict compliance mandates.
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