1Kosmos Secures DoW IL4 Authorization for Military Identity Protection — 1Kosmos Inc.

Event summary

1Kosmos achieved DoW Impact Level 4 (IL4) authorization on April 2, 2026, extending its FedRAMP High Authority to Operate (ATO).
The company is now the only Kantara-certified credential service provider (CSP) supporting both FedRAMP High and IL4 authorization.
The platform secures military identities and mission access against phishing and AI-driven impersonation attacks.
1Kosmos has raised $72M in venture capital funding and serves major banks, telecoms, and healthcare organizations.

The big picture

1Kosmos' IL4 authorization addresses growing vulnerabilities in military identity systems, particularly as adversaries increasingly exploit phishing and AI-driven attacks. The certification positions the company as a key player in securing distributed defense workforces, aligning with broader Zero Trust security frameworks. With $72M in funding, 1Kosmos is well-capitalized to scale its platform across additional high-security environments.

What we're watching

Adoption Pace: How quickly DoW components and defense agencies will integrate the IL4-authorized platform into their operations.
Competitive Response: Whether competitors will accelerate their own IL4 certification efforts to match 1Kosmos' capabilities.
Market Expansion: The extent to which this authorization will drive 1Kosmos' expansion into other high-security government sectors.