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Malaysian Reserve
30-04-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
SOS Technologies Becomes First-Ever Fully-Integrated Threat Management Platform Awarded GovRAMP Authorization
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SOS Technologies announced today that it has earned GovRAMP authorization for its SmartSOS™ fully integrated threat management platform. This authorization makes SOS Technologies the only threat management technology platform to have received GovRAMP authorization. SmartSOS™ is a public safety system that allows governments, businesses, hospitals, schools, and other organizations to proactively prevent–and better respond to—active shooter crime and violence. GovRAMP, a nationally recognized risk authorization management program, provides a standardized approach to assessing cloud products. Achieving GovRAMP Authorization demonstrates SOS Technologies' dedication to meeting the highest security and compliance standards, ensuring the trust and confidence of government agencies and organizations. As part of its authorization requirements, GovRAMP and SOS Technologies carry out continuous monitoring activities daily to ensure ongoing compliance with all GovRAMP security requirements. "Achieving GovRAMP authorization underscores our steadfast commitment to tackling the cybersecurity challenges facing state and local governments—because securing the SOS platform that helps protect our communities is just as vital as protecting the safety and security of the communities themselves," said Travis Leonardi, Chief Executive Officer of SOS Technologies. "By delivering a platform built with the highest standards of security and compliance, we're helping public agencies protect critical infrastructure while enhancing resilience across public safety networks." "Our secure integration capabilities ensure system continuity and enable faster, more synchronized responses among first responders and law enforcement. With SmartSOS™, we're proud to introduce a groundbreaking platform that securely integrates with 911 computer-aided dispatch (CAD) and other public safety infrastructure, transforming emergency response communications. By reducing response times from minutes to seconds and allowing organizations to request emergency assistance without making a 911 call, we are helping government entities modernize and secure their response infrastructure in an increasingly complex threat landscape." The SOS platform bridges fragmented public safety infrastructures, integrating siloed systems into a unified, intelligent network for real-time threat detection, enhanced decision-making, and expedited emergency response. "We're incredibly proud to be the first cloud-based safety and security platform to achieve this GovRAMP milestone which is transforming the speed, scale, and efficiency by which governments, businesses, healthcare organizations, schools, and others can better prevent and respond to workplace crime and violence," said Paul Averill, President and Chief Operating Officer of SOS Technologies. "This milestone is an affirmation of our ongoing commitment to upholding the highest cybersecurity standards and being trusted to better enhance public safety through advanced technologies." For more information on SmartSOS™, click here. About SOS Technologies SOS Technologies ( is an emerging systems integration leader in public safety technology, offering a trusted cloud-based platform that allows governments, businesses, hospitals, schools, and other organizations to proactively prevent and better respond to workplace crime and violence. The company's secure and interoperable platform ensures that law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency medical teams can respond more effectively, minimize risks, and save lives. Media Contact Chad Van Alstin Chad@
Channel Post MEA
29-04-2025
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
Commvault Cloud Achieves GovRAMP Authorization
Commvault announced that Commvault Cloud has achieved GovRAMP Authorized status for its cyber resilience SaaS solutions. This authorization is crucial for state and local government agencies, as well as educational institutions (SLED), enabling them to securely handle critical and sensitive data while supporting rigorous security verification standards. GovRAMP (formerly StateRAMP) offers a standardized approach for assessing the security posture of cloud products and services utilized by state and local governments and educational institutions. GovRAMP recognizes three verified statuses: Ready, Provisionally Authorized, and Authorized—each representing a milestone in the verification process based on NIST 800-53 Rev. 5 controls and requiring a government sponsor for the latter two. Achieving GovRAMP Authorized status at a High impact level signifies that Commvault Cloud meets the most rigorous security and risk management standards, demonstrating Commvault's unwavering commitment to cyber resilience and building trust within the public sector. Commvault Cloud underwent a comprehensive third-party assessment and review by the GovRAMP Program Management Office to earn this status. This achievement distinguishes Commvault as the only cyber resilience vendor to hold GovRAMP Authorized at a High impact level, FedRAMP High Authorized, and FIPS 140-3 validated status for its SaaS cyber resilience solutions. This unique combination furthers Commvault's position as a premier cyber resilience and data protection provider for federal, state, local, and educational entities across the United States. 'We're proud to achieve GovRAMP Authorization, especially when nearly all ransomware attacks (99%) on SLED organizations target backups,[1] underscoring the critical need for cyber resilience,' said Michael Carroll, Area Vice President, Commvault. 'Being the only vendor to secure GovRAMP Authorized at a High impact level, FedRAMP High, and FIPS 140-3 authorizations demonstrates our unique ability to support the most rigorous security demands of public sector organizations as they accelerate cloud transformations and bolster cyber resilience.' Achieving GovRAMP Authorization delivers significant benefits for SLED organizations using Commvault Cloud, including: Enhanced Security: Protects data against breaches and unauthorized access according to the highest security standards. Protects data against breaches and unauthorized access according to the highest security standards. Verification Assurance: Supports federal and state regulatory requirements, reducing the risk associated with non-compliance. Supports federal and state regulatory requirements, reducing the risk associated with non-compliance. Organizational Trust and Credibility: Builds confidence among government agencies by adhering to recognized, rigorous security frameworks. Builds confidence among government agencies by adhering to recognized, rigorous security frameworks. Seamless Adoption: Simplifies the procurement and implementation process for agencies requiring GovRAMP Authorized solutions. Simplifies the procurement and implementation process for agencies requiring GovRAMP Authorized solutions. Innovation and Flexibility: Enables SLED organizations to leverage advanced, secure cloud solutions for cyber resilience. The value of Commvault's focus on security and resilience is echoed by customers like Phillip Winder, Chief of Information Technology at State of Delaware Department of Corrections. 'Commvault's cutting-edge solutions have bolstered our cyber resilience capabilities and set a new standard for innovation. Advanced threat detection and rapid response capabilities help ensure that our critical operations remain uninterrupted, even in the face of sophisticated cyberattacks,' said Winder. 'With Commvault, we've been able to fortify our cyber defenses and streamline our incident response processes. The continuous monitoring and advanced data security features have been instrumental in preventing disruptions to our operations, allowing us to focus on our core mission,' Winder added. Commvault Cloud's GovRAMP Authorized status is available immediately for U.S.-based SLED customers. 0 0
Associated Press
28-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Commvault Awarded GovRAMP Authorization for Commvault Cloud
Becomes only cyber resilience vendor meeting GovRAMP Authorization at a High Impact Level, FedRAMP High Authorization, and FIPS 140-3 validation for public sector customers TINTON FALLS, N.J., April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Commvault, a leading provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, today announced that Commvault Cloud has achieved GovRAMP Authorized status for its cyber resilience SaaS solutions. This authorization is crucial for state and local government agencies, as well as educational institutions (SLED), enabling them to securely handle critical and sensitive data while supporting rigorous security verification standards. GovRAMP (formerly StateRAMP) offers a standardized approach for assessing the security posture of cloud products and services utilized by state and local governments and educational institutions. GovRAMP recognizes three verified statuses: Ready, Provisionally Authorized, and Authorized—each representing a milestone in the verification process based on NIST 800-53 Rev. 5 controls and requiring a government sponsor for the latter two. Achieving GovRAMP Authorized status at a High impact level signifies that Commvault Cloud meets the most rigorous security and risk management standards, demonstrating Commvault's unwavering commitment to cyber resilience and building trust within the public sector. Commvault Cloud underwent a comprehensive third-party assessment and review by the GovRAMP Program Management Office to earn this status. This achievement distinguishes Commvault as the only cyber resilience vendor to hold GovRAMP Authorized at a High impact level, FedRAMP High Authorized, and FIPS 140-3 validated status for its SaaS cyber resilience solutions. This unique combination furthers Commvault's position as a premier cyber resilience and data protection provider for federal, state, local, and educational entities across the United States. 'We're proud to achieve GovRAMP Authorization, especially when nearly all ransomware attacks (99%) on SLED organizations target backups,[1] underscoring the critical need for cyber resilience,' said Michael Carroll, Area Vice President, Commvault. 'Being the only vendor to secure GovRAMP Authorized at a High impact level, FedRAMP High, and FIPS 140-3 authorizations demonstrates our unique ability to support the most rigorous security demands of public sector organizations as they accelerate cloud transformations and bolster cyber resilience.' Achieving GovRAMP Authorization delivers significant benefits for SLED organizations using Commvault Cloud, including: The value of Commvault's focus on security and resilience is echoed by customers like Phillip Winder, Chief of Information Technology at State of Delaware Department of Corrections. 'Commvault's cutting-edge solutions have bolstered our cyber resilience capabilities and set a new standard for innovation. Advanced threat detection and rapid response capabilities help ensure that our critical operations remain uninterrupted, even in the face of sophisticated cyberattacks,' said Winder. 'With Commvault, we've been able to fortify our cyber defenses and streamline our incident response processes. The continuous monitoring and advanced data security features have been instrumental in preventing disruptions to our operations, allowing us to focus on our core mission,' Winder added. Commvault Cloud's GovRAMP Authorized status is available immediately for U.S.-based SLED customers. For more information about Commvault Cloud and Commvault's commitment to the public sector, please visit the Commvault Government page or read today's blog. Learn More about Commvault's Cyber Resilience Offerings at RSA Public Sector Day Commvault is an exhibiting sponsor at Carahsoft's annual RSA Public Sector Day on April 28 during RSAC™ Conference. Register now to meet with Commvault at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square between 11:00 am – 3:00 pm PT. About GovRAMP StateRAMP dba GovRAMP is the leading authority on cloud security standards for state and local governments, providing a standardized approach to assessing and authorizing cloud services. GovRAMP empowers government agencies and their vendors to navigate the complexities of cloud security with confidence. Learn more at About Commvault Commvault (NASDAQ: CVLT) is the gold standard in cyber resilience, helping more than 100,000 organizations keep data safe and businesses resilient and moving forward. Today, Commvault offers the only cyber resilience platform that combines the best data security and rapid recovery at enterprise scale across any workload, anywhere—at the lowest TCO. [1] Mahendru, P. (2024, August 14). The State of Ransomware in State and Local Government 2024. Sophos. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE COMMVAULT
