Federal agencies utilizing Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) are required to maintain rigorous and high security standards while continuing to prioritize operational efficiencies. Historically, options for a secure, government-authorized Content Management System (CMS) have been limited, forcing agencies to accept monolithic, legacy technology in order to adhere to security and compliance standards.
With WordPress VIP’s FedRAMP Moderate Authorization, agencies now have the flexibility to modernize their digital experiences and streamline web communication on a platform built to ensure compliance.
We’re happy to report that ours is the only Enterprise WordPress platform with FedRAMP Moderate authorization.
Meeting the Highest Standards for Government Security
FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program) is one of the most rigorous cloud security assessments in the world. It ensures that cloud-based services meet stringent security requirements enabling federal agencies to use them. A Moderate Authorization to Operate (ATO) means WordPress VIP meets the security standards required to handle sensitive government data with moderate impact potential, safeguarding agencies against a wide range of risks—including cyber threats and natural disasters—with predefined recovery, notification, and other protocols. All while enabling government websites to operate more efficiently, and with high availability.
“Achieving our initial FedRAMP ATO status in 2021 was just the start of our efforts to bring WordPress to state and federal agencies.”
—Nick Gernert, CEO, WordPress VIP
Gaining FedRAMP Moderate status now means even more organizations who want to do business with the federal government can take full advantage of the flexibility, ubiquity, and ease-of-use of WordPress—without compromising security and compliance.
Our commitment to security
WordPress VIP has purpose-built our platform to protect public entities at every layer of their digital experience. We have sought rigorous compliance standards that align with our commitment to security and safety protocols.
Our platform includes hundreds of security controls covering encryption, access management, continuous monitoring, and incident response. Our ongoing compliance with FedRAMP standards is maintained through ongoing security scans, monthly reports to our FedRAMP customers, and annual audits by certified independent assessors. These audits validate our continued adherence to FedRAMP standards. These standards are themselves regularly updated as security threats evolve.
Faster Deployment, Lower Costs, and Greater Flexibility
Beyond security, as an open source platform WordPress VIP provides operational advantages for government agencies. Many federal organizations rely on legacy CMS platforms that are expensive to maintain, difficult to scale, and slow to adapt to modern digital demands. With WordPress VIP, agencies can deploy and manage websites more efficiently, reducing the cost and complexity of website infrastructure. What’s more, WordPress VIP is part of a community of over a million developers.
“Government agencies will no longer need to spend many millions on costly website infrastructure and security. WordPress VIP will offer agencies great digital experiences backed by easy-to-use tools without sacrificing security, bringing community-led innovation to the government space.”
—Ab Emam, CEO, Web Development Group (WDG)
WordPress VIP offers a proven playbook for fast, cost-effective, failure-free transitions to our platform, having successfully migrated major public agencies and hundreds of top websites onto our infrastructure.
A Proven Platform for Government Digital Services
Major government websites with high traffic and high security needs and standards—including WhiteHouse.gov, NASA, and the VA—already rely on WordPress VIP. Now, even more agencies can now benefit from a modern, flexible CMS that aligns with strict security requirements while providing a familiar, user-friendly experience.
Our platform’s industry-leading uptime, robust disaster recovery capabilities, and built-in compliance automation ensure government teams can focus on their mission while our platform handles digital security risks. WordPress VIP’s intuitive content editor empowers agency staff to publish timely, accurate, and accessible information to the public, with minimal technical training.
Accelerating Government Modernization and Reducing Costs
As digital transformation accelerates across the public sector, the need for secure, scalable, and cost-effective technology solutions has never been greater. A Deloitte survey found that while 30 percent of federal agencies view their digital capabilities as leading among public sector peers, nearly 70 percent feel they lag behind private industry. One of the primary barriers to progress is access to modern technology.
Legacy systems and inefficient workflows slow content production and hinder public engagement. WordPress VIP helps close this gap by providing a secure, intuitive CMS that empowers agencies to operate more efficiently and serve their audiences more effectively.
Built for Compliance with the FedRAMP Act of 2023
The FedRAMP Authorization Act, passed by the US Congress in 2023, codifies FedRAMP into law, reinforcing the requirement that federal systems using cloud services adhere to these security standards. A platform that lacks FedRAMP authorization, risks exposing agencies to data breaches, regulatory violations, and operational downtime. By choosing WordPress VIP, agencies gain a future-proof CMS that removes much of the complexity and uncertainty around cloud security compliance while delivering digital services more efficiently.
With WordPress VIP, every hour becomes more efficient, helping you write better code and produce more content faster—all through the power of WordPress.
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