We’re proud to announce that Rapid7’s InsightGovCloud Platform has achieved FedRAMP® Moderate Authorization, a major milestone that signals our continued commitment to helping federal agencies embrace the cloud securely. This authorization opens new doors for Rapid7 to work more closely with public sector partners and reinforces our mission to simplify and strengthen cybersecurity across the most sensitive and complex environments.
But what does this really mean for your agency? Let’s dig deeper.
Understanding FedRAMP authorization and why it matters
FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program) is the gold standard for assessing and authorizing cloud service providers that work with the U.S. government. Receiving this designation means Rapid7 has met the federal government’s most rigorous security, compliance, and risk management standards.
Rapid7’s FedRAMP Moderate Authorization means agencies can:
Accelerate ATO timelines using an authorized, vetted platform
Align with NIST 800-53, CMMC, and TIC 3.0 with built-in compliance support
Operate confidently in hybrid, cloud, or containerized environments with a platform that meets federal security requirements out of the box
From procurement to deployment, InsightGovCloud reduces friction, increases trust, and enables teams to act faster.
InsightGovCloud: a unified platform purpose-built for the public sector
The InsightGovCloud Platform brings together multiple capabilities within a unified FedRAMP-authorized environment:
InsightVM: A comprehensive vulnerability management tool offering deep asset visibility, risk-based prioritization, and automated remediation workflows.
InsightCloudSec: Enables continuous posture management, real-time visibility, and misconfiguration detection across multi-cloud and Kubernetes environments.
InsightConnect: A security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) platform that speeds up detection and response across hybrid cloud and on-prem systems.
And with the Insight Agent now running in FIPS-compliant mode and hosted in a U.S.-based cloud, federal teams can ensure end-to-end compliance with confidence.
Solving real-world challenges for federal agencies
Modern federal networks are a mix of legacy infrastructure, sprawling cloud assets, and sensitive data.
Here’s how Rapid7 helps to address this complex reality:
- Vulnerability management for legacy & cloud: Unify vulnerability detection and remediation across physical, virtual, and cloud assets. Whether agentless or agent-based, no asset is left unmonitored.
- Risk-aware prioritization that scales: InsightVM goes beyond CVE counts. Active Risk scoring factors in exploitability, real-world intel, and business context — empowering security teams to focus on what matters most.
- Cloud-native posture & exposure management: InsightCloudSec offers unparalleled support for multi-cloud and containerized environments. Gain instant visibility, enforce policies, and drive compliance in real time.
- Automated detection & response: With InsightConnect, you can automate response across your toolchain — reducing investigation time and improving coordination across SOC, IT, and DevOps teams.
- Compliance with confidence: Support for frameworks including FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, CMMC, CIS Benchmarks, DISA STIGs, and more. Automate evidence collection, track progress, and simplify audits.
Why now?
Threat actors are becoming more sophisticated, and the attack surface is growing faster than most teams can manage. The 2024 Rapid7 Attack Intelligence Report found that 43% of exploited CVEs were zero-day vulnerabilities, and over half were exploited within a week of disclosure.
Federal agencies can’t afford slow, siloed security tools. Whether you're modernizing for EO 14028 compliance, preparing for CMMC assessments, or tackling TIC 3.0 mandates, Rapid7 delivers the capability and clarity to move faster than your adversaries.
Looking ahead
Achieving FedRAMP Authorization is not just a badge, it’s a commitment to working with the public sector as a true partner. We look forward to building deeper collaborations with federal security teams, delivering the visibility, automation, and intelligence needed to protect government systems and the people they serve.
To learn more about Rapid7’s solutions for the public sector, visit our Government Solutions page.