Mendix Cloud for Government
What is Mendix Cloud for Government?
Mendix Cloud for Government is a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) offering that meets the rigorous security and compliance standards set by the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP).
This provides agencies and departments of the US Federal Government with the assurance that they’re using a trusted deployment option for the Mendix applications. The service is provided by US-based Siemens Government Technologies.
Is Mendix Cloud for Government a Good Fit for Me?
Selecting Mendix Cloud for Government aligns with the US government’s commitment to cybersecurity and ensures that federal agencies can leverage a Mendix deployment facility that meets stringent security and compliance standards. Agencies should conduct thorough assessments to ensure that the specific features and capabilities of the service meet their requirements.
What Features Does Mendix Cloud for Government Offer?
Mendix Cloud for Government is a dedicated virtual private cloud for your department or agency.
As a FedRAMP Moderate compliant hosting service, Mendix Cloud for Government fully complies with requirements, such as FIPS 140-2 encryption for data in transit, at runtime and at rest. Each Mendix application is deployed and operated by the professionals at Siemens Government Technologies, easing the burden on your own developers and operational staff.
How is the data in Mendix Cloud for Government Managed?
Each individual customer is provided with a dedicated single-tenant deployment facility.
With FIPS 140-2 validated encryption of data in transit, at runtime and at rest, multifactor authentication, and continuous monitoring, our platform and service offer robust security measures that comply with federal requirements, ensuring that sensitive information is handled with the utmost integrity.
What Connectivity Options Does Mendix Cloud for Government Provide?
Mendix and Siemens Government Technologies offer full support from a team well-versed in federal regulations. Mendix Cloud for Government can be seamlessly integrated with existing government systems via VPN connectivity and REST calls. This ensures a smooth transition and ongoing support for your team, allowing you to focus on your mission-critical tasks.
How Are My Apps and Data Secured in Mendix Cloud for Government?
FedRAMP Moderate establishes security requirements for systems that handle moderate-impact level data, which includes sensitive but unclassified information.
The security controls and measures implemented to secure apps and data in FedRAMP Moderate environments are designed to address various aspects of information security. Compliance is achieved through the implementation of a comprehensive set of security controls outlined in the FedRAMP Moderate Baseline. Siemens Government Technologies and Mendix are proven to comply with these stringent requirements via an annual assessment by an independent auditor as required by FedRAMP.
How Are the Responsibilities Divided in Mendix Cloud for Government?
Mendix Cloud for Government | Customer | |
App Development | X | |
Version control and collaboration | X | |
CI/CD pipeline | X | |
Designing the app for performance | X | |
Designing the app for security | X | |
Config management of the app | X | |
App operation | X | X |
Single-tenant virtual private cloud | X | |
Kubernetes setup and administration | X | |
Automated provisioning | X | |
Config management of infrastructure | X | |
Backup, restore, and disaster recovery | X | |
Monitoring, logging, and alerting | X |
Mendix | Mendix Partner | Not Supported | |
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Application | X | ||
Platform-Supported App Store Content | X | ||
Runtime | X | ||
Deployment Pipeline | X | ||
Logs | X | ||
Metrics | X | ||
Application Operations | X | ||
Buildpack | X | ||
Container Runtime Platform | X | ||
Intrastructure | X | ||
Database | X | ||
File Storage | X | ||
Network | X |