Riverbed Secures FedRAMP Class D Certification for Government Cloud Platform
Event summary
- Riverbed's High-Security Cloud Platform for Government achieved FedRAMP® Class D (High) Certification on May 28, 2026.
- This is among the first Digital Employee Experience (DEX) platforms to achieve the highest FedRAMP certification tier.
- The certification applies to Riverbed Platform for Government, including Riverbed Aternity and Riverbed NPM+ for Government.
- Riverbed uses the same core SaaS code base for both federal and commercial customers, benefiting from hardened security architecture.
The big picture
Riverbed's FedRAMP Class D certification comes as the U.S. federal government accelerates its transition from on-premises to cloud-native systems. This certification positions Riverbed to capitalize on the government's significant spending on secure digital workplace technologies and cybersecurity solutions. The certification also underscores the growing importance of stringent security standards in cloud computing, particularly for managing sensitive unclassified data.
What we're watching
- Market Expansion
- How Riverbed will leverage this certification to accelerate adoption among U.S. civilian agencies.
- Security Standards
- Whether the same security architecture will drive commercial customer trust and adoption.
- Regulatory Compliance
- The pace at which other DEX platforms will achieve FedRAMP Class D certification.
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