Salesforce Introduces Government Cloud Premium for U.S. National Security and Intelligence Agencies

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A New Era in Digital Transformation for Classified Operations

Salesforce has unveiled Government Cloud Premium, a top-secret authorized SaaS and PaaS solution designed to support U.S. national security and intelligence agencies in securely advancing mission-critical operations. Built with the highest standards of security and compliance, Government Cloud Premium enables seamless, data-driven intelligence and provides these agencies with powerful tools for fast, agile innovation across their classified environments.

Mission-Critical Agility in a Secure Environment

Government Cloud Premium, hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS) Top Secret Cloud infrastructure, offers a robust environment tailored for U.S. government agencies requiring top-secret data handling. It allows for no-code, low-code, and pro-code application development, enhancing interoperability between existing government systems through API-first architecture. This extensibility enables agencies to integrate additional data and systems, including advanced AI applications, enhancing mission impact and operational resilience.

Key Benefits of Government Cloud Premium

1. Rapid Response to Evolving Mission Needs:
With its no-code and low-code capabilities, Government Cloud Premium empowers agencies to quickly develop and deploy applications tailored to mission requirements, enhancing responsiveness to dynamic global threats.

2. Secure Handling of Classified Data:
Built on Salesforce’s Zero-Trust Architecture, the solution enforces rigorous user authentication, access controls, and encryption to protect sensitive information at all times.

3. Comprehensive, Integrated Mission View:
By connecting disparate data sources, Government Cloud Premium delivers a unified mission view, enabling secure data sharing and improved operational insights that support decision-making.

4. Innovation Across Classified and Unclassified Environments:
Government Cloud Premium allows capabilities to be transferred easily between unclassified and classified networks, promoting agility and ensuring agencies can leverage commercial innovations within their secure environments.

5. Continuous Agility with Government-Specific Updates and Features:
With automatic updates, a government-centric data model, and tailored workflows, Government Cloud Premium provides agencies with pre-built components and enhanced flexibility, helping them stay agile and mission-ready.

Salesforce’s Perspective on Enabling Mission Success

“The work of our national security and intelligence communities is paramount, and with Government Cloud Premium, we are committed to providing them with secure, compliant capabilities that enhance mission success and operational agility,” stated Bill Pessin, Senior Vice President of Salesforce National Security.

Government Cloud Premium is more than a solution; it’s a strategic asset for U.S. national security, empowering agencies to innovate, safeguard information, and respond rapidly to an ever-evolving global landscape.

Salesforce said it is the first provider to deliver a true commercial cloud that has received Top Secret accreditation with platform- and software-as-a-service capabilities for the intelligence community.

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