Oracle Expands Government Cloud with National Security Regions for US Intelligence Community

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Oracle has announced the expansion of its Government Cloud with National Security Regions, aimed at supporting the U.S. Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. This initiative includes facilities meeting DISA Impact Level 6 security requirements, featuring strong encryption and in-depth auditing. Oracle's cloud services cater to high-demand classified workloads and comply with major security standards, including FedRAMP High. Currently, Oracle serves top federal agencies and military branches, enhancing its position as a key technology partner for government services.

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• Expansion of Oracle Government Cloud enhances support for U.S. Intelligence Community and Department of Defense.
• New National Security Regions meet high-security standards (DISA Impact Level 6).
• Robust cloud capabilities include strong encryption, auditing, and compliance with key security standards.
• Oracle serves 8 of the top 10 federal agencies and all 4 branches of the U.S. military.

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REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., Sept. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- To support growing customer demand, Oracle today announced a major expansion of the Oracle Government Cloud with the addition of National Security Regions for US Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) customers.

These regions were developed to address IC and DoD needs at DISA Impact Level 6, Secret and Top Secret security levels, with capabilities including strong encryption, in-depth auditing, and robust security controls. Oracle National Security Regions support both ICD 705 and ICD 503 requirements. Oracle's Cloud Network Operations Center (CNOC) is accredited for Secret and Top Secret data and is operated by appropriately-cleared personnel.

Oracle Cloud provides customers with a compelling array of advanced technology, including high performance data analytics at massive scale, machine learning-enabled applications, integrated security tools, automated analytics, and Oracle Autonomous Database. Oracle's EverythingEverywhere ™ initiative drives technical and operational parity across commercial and Government regions.

"Oracle is proud to offer National Security Regions to the DoD and IC to help securely run their most-demanding, mission-critical classified workloads. These cloud regions offer the industry's fastest growing suite of IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS in a highly-secured classified cloud environment," said Glen Dodson, senior vice president of Oracle's National Security Group.

These National Security Regions augment Oracle's five unclassified Government cloud regions which are FedRAMP High and DoD Impact Level 5 authorized, as well as Oracle's 20 global cloud regions spanning five continents.  Oracle Cloud Infrastructure-Government Cloud has achieved dozens of certifications and attestations for key security standards around the globe, including SOC, ISO, PCI, and HIPAA. These compliance programs, validated by independent third-party auditors, demonstrate Oracle's commitment to security and to addressing the needs of government customers.

Oracle is a long-standing strategic technology partner of the U.S. Government. Many federal, state and local customers are using Oracle to deliver critical government services. Oracle's cloud services are used by 8 of the top 10 federal agencies by budget, all 4 branches of the U.S. military, and 36 states. Globally, more than 1,000 public sector organizations take advantage of Oracle's industry-leading technologies and superior performance.

Additional Resources:

• Learn more about Oracle Cloud National Security Regions 
  Learn more about Oracle National Security Solutions

About Oracle

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FAQ

What is Oracle's recent announcement regarding Government Cloud and National Security Regions?

Oracle announced an expansion of its Government Cloud with National Security Regions to meet the needs of the U.S. Intelligence Community and Department of Defense.

What security levels do the new National Security Regions for Oracle's Government Cloud meet?

The new National Security Regions are developed to meet DISA Impact Level 6 security requirements.

How does Oracle's cloud support U.S. Intelligence Community and Department of Defense needs?

Oracle's cloud provides advanced technology with strong encryption, robust security controls, and compliance with major security standards.

What federal agencies are using Oracle's cloud services?

Oracle provides cloud services to 8 of the top 10 federal agencies by budget and all 4 branches of the U.S. military.

What certifications does Oracle Cloud Infrastructure-Government Cloud have?

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure has achieved certifications for key security standards, including SOC, ISO, PCI, and HIPAA.