Palantir's FedStart Puts Runtime Security on the Fast Track for Government

TEL AVIV, Israel – June 18, 2026

In a strategic move set to bolster the U.S. government's cyber defenses, runtime security firm Oligo Security has joined Palantir Technologies' FedStart program. The collaboration aims to dramatically accelerate Oligo's path to achieving the federal government's most stringent security authorizations, enabling agencies to deploy its active protection platform against a new generation of sophisticated, AI-assisted threats.

This partnership addresses two of the most pressing challenges in federal technology procurement: the slow, arduous process of security compliance and the urgent need for defenses that can operate in real time. By joining FedStart, Oligo will fast-track its efforts to secure FedRAMP High and Department of Defense Impact Level 5 (IL5) authorizations, credentials that are essential for handling the nation's most sensitive unclassified data.

Navigating the 'Great Wall' of Federal Compliance

For any technology company, entering the federal market is an endurance test. The primary gatekeepers are FedRAMP and the DoD's own security requirements, which act as a 'Great Wall' of compliance. FedRAMP High, the top civilian standard, involves validating over 400 security controls against NIST frameworks. DoD IL5 is even more demanding, building on the FedRAMP High baseline with additional DoD-specific controls designed to protect mission-critical information and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) from catastrophic loss.

Achieving these authorizations is notoriously time-consuming and expensive, often taking companies between 12 and 36 months of dedicated effort. This long runway can prevent the government from accessing the very innovations it needs to counter fast-evolving threats. Palantir's FedStart program was designed to dismantle this barrier.

FedStart acts as a strategic accelerator, providing a SaaS offering where innovative companies can deploy their software within Palantir's pre-existing, fully accredited security infrastructure. This allows partners like Oligo to inherit a significant portion of the required security controls, drastically reducing the time and resources needed to achieve an Authority to Operate (ATO). Instead of building a compliant environment from the ground up, Oligo can focus on integrating its unique technology while leveraging Palantir's deep expertise in navigating government compliance.

“By joining the FedStart program, Oligo Security can accelerate its path to achieving FedRAMP High and DoD IL5 authorization and bring their unique technology to government customers,” said Ali Monfre, Head of Palantir's FedStart Program. “We’re excited to support Oligo as they work to deliver their software to the government partners who need it.”

A New Frontline: The Shift to Runtime Security

The technology at the heart of this partnership is just as critical as the pathway to its deployment. Oligo specializes in runtime security, a paradigm shift from traditional cybersecurity tools that have long dominated the market. For decades, security has relied on passive, perimeter-based defenses and pre-production scanning.

Tools like Static Application Security Testing (SAST) scan code for theoretical flaws before it runs, while Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) filter traffic at the network edge. While valuable, these methods are increasingly outmatched. They often generate a high volume of alerts—a phenomenon known as 'alert fatigue'—without the context to know which vulnerabilities are truly exploitable in a live production environment. This leaves security teams chasing ghosts while real threats slip through the cracks.

Oligo's approach changes this dynamic by focusing on the only source of truth that matters: what is actually running in production. Its platform observes applications, cloud workloads, and AI systems as they execute, providing active protection from within. This allows it to identify which vulnerabilities pose a genuine, immediate risk, detect malicious behavior as it unfolds, and block exploit attempts in real time without disrupting critical operations.

This capability is essential in an era of high-velocity, AI-assisted attacks. “Security teams can no longer afford to detect attacks after an attacker has a foothold,” said Nadav Czerninski, Co-Founder and CEO of Oligo Security. “Modern attacks are AI-assisted, move at high velocity, and exploit gaps where most tools have no visibility: at runtime.” By bringing this real-time protection to federal agencies, Oligo aims to empower them to cut through the noise and stop attacks before they can cause damage.

Palantir's Expanding Ecosystem for National Security

This collaboration is more than just a win for a single company; it's a clear signal of Palantir's broader strategy. By creating the FedStart program, Palantir is positioning itself not just as a provider of its own powerful data platforms, but as a critical enabler for an entire ecosystem of innovative technology companies. This model democratizes access to the federal market, allowing smaller, more agile firms with cutting-edge solutions to contribute to national security.

For the government, this means faster access to a curated portfolio of vetted, compliant, and best-in-class technologies. For Palantir, it enriches its own platform and strengthens its value proposition as a central hub for mission-critical software. And for companies like Oligo, it provides an unparalleled opportunity to enter a market that would otherwise be years away.

The partnership between a compliance accelerator and a next-generation security platform represents a powerful convergence. It directly addresses the federal government's need to modernize its defenses against adversaries who are not constrained by lengthy procurement cycles. By providing a streamlined path for runtime security, the collaboration promises to equip federal agencies with the active, context-aware defenses required to protect the nation's most critical digital assets and infrastructure.