Based on the challenges outlined above, Quzara advised Knowmadics to run their platform on Microsoft Azure Government, in large part due to the cloud service provider’s (CSPs) track record of performance and security innovation.
In the United States, Microsoft Azure Government (US) enables Federal agencies to comply with US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) requirements, Cybersecurity Maturity Model (CMMC) and Department of Defense (DoD) Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (SRG) Levels two (2) and four (4)
Using Microsoft Azure Government enabled Knowmadics to protect sensitive unclassified data files with the Microsoft Defender for Cloud products; store and manage security keys with Microsoft Azure Key Vault; and use Microsoft Azure Blueprints and Azure policies. Quzara teams also provided configuration for Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft defender for endpoint and additional security monitoring capabilities using logic apps based on our deep knowledge of security orchestration and response. Quzara also used Microsoft lighthouse to provide analyst access two security event and monitoring data.
Quzara's security and compliance expertise helped Knowmadics prioritize the implementation of controls and create a government focused cloud offering. Our success was largely due to leveraging Microsoft Azure GovCloud controls and services.
We are pleased to announce that Knowmadics has succeeded in obtaining an Agency specific ATO built on FedRAMP controls. Note: Knowmadics is not on the GSA FedRAMP marketplace due to the nature of their Agency purpose-built platform.
