Beyond Identity has achieved a major federal cybersecurity milestone by receiving FedRAMP Moderate authorization with the support of the SMX Elevate platform — a significant advancement for modern zero trust access management.
Empowering Federal Agencies with Zero Trust Security
As the first access management platform to deliver a unified solution combining zero trust architecture, phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication (MFA), and AI-powered identity defense, Beyond Identity is now fully equipped to serve U.S. federal agencies. This certification provides government organizations with a cloud-native Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) solution that aligns with federal mandates on cybersecurity resilience.
Meeting Executive Cybersecurity Mandates
Following the U.S. Office of Management and Budget’s M-22-09 guidance on Zero Trust and Executive Order 14028, federal agencies are now required to adopt phishing-resistant MFA and strengthen identity and device security. Beyond Identity’s platform answers these mandates through:
- Universal phishing-resistant MFA
- Continuous risk-based authentication
- Persistent device compliance monitoring
- Secure Single Sign-On (SSO)
- AI-driven identity threat detection
These features directly support agencies in achieving optimal maturity across the Identity and Device pillars of CISA’s Zero Trust Maturity Model.
Accelerated Compliance with SMX Elevate
The FedRAMP Moderate certification was achieved in just 100 days — significantly faster than industry norms — thanks to the SMX Elevate platform, a purpose-built compliance acceleration framework. This streamlined approach enabled Beyond Identity to meet the stringent security requirements of federal environments efficiently and effectively.
Rob Groat, EVP at SMX, highlighted that this milestone showcases how modern platforms like Elevate can help security vendors rapidly enter the government market without compromising on trust or operational excellence.
Driving Innovation in Public Sector Identity Management
Beyond Identity’s solution now gives government agencies a powerful alternative to legacy systems, providing flexibility, enhanced protection against credential-based threats, and greater interoperability. This move not only reflects the growing demand for advanced digital identity tools in the public sector but also sets the stage for further innovation in government cybersecurity.
This development aligns with broader government initiatives focused on digital transformation and cybersecurity modernization — a trend also reflected in IBM’s recent launch of the AI-powered z17 mainframe, which aims to revolutionize enterprise security and performance.
To learn more about Beyond Identity’s government-focused solutions, visit: https://insights.beyondidentity.com/wbn/smx-fedramp
