- Azure for US Government # Trusted AI and Cloud for US Government Missions Run your mission on authorized clouds, from unclassified to Top Secret and from headquarters to the tactical edge. Request a trial JWCC login Overview ## Built for the mission, secured by design What your agency can expect from Azure for US Government. ### Compliance and security built in Across unclassified and classified workloads, Azure products and solutions give agencies the security and governance building blocks identity and access controls with Microsoft Entra ID, posture management and threat detection with Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and policy enforcement with Azure Policy. You configure and operate them to meet your agency's requirements. See compliance documentation ### AI for your mission Run AI at every classification level, from unclassified to Top Secret. Build agents and AI apps where your data lives, with the security and governance your mission demands. Explore AI ### Trusted cloud options ensuring your data stays in the US Authorized Azure Clouds available for US government have options to run in dedicated US datacenters with encryption validated to FIPS 140 to help protect the integrity and privacy of your data. How it works ### Modernize and migrate with confidence Move from on-premises to an authorized US government cloud and modernize with cloud-native services as you go, helping the migration process run as smoothly as possible. Explore Azure Migrate ### Unified security across your estate Help protect mission data with Zero Trust and AI-driven threat protection across your cloud estate, so your security can help keep pace with your mission. Explore security Explore clouds Clouds ## Clouds for every classification level Azure Overview Azure Commercial Azure Government Azure Government Secret Azure Government Top Secret Previous Next ### Find the right cloud for your workload Compare Azure cloud options based on service breadth, data residency, and classification needs. FedRAMP High, StateRAMP High, HIPAA, DFARS DoD SRG Impact Levels IL2, IL4, IL5, and IL6 (PA) ICD 503/705, JSIG Protection Level 3 (PL-3) ITAR, IRS 1075, CJIS, 400+ federal agency ATOs Learn more ### Broad capabilities for civilian government workloads Azure Commercial Cloud offers a wide set of Azure services and AI solutions for workloads that don't require US data residency. FedRAMP High P-ATO (JAB), StateRAMP High DoD IL2 (PA) FIPS 140 validated encryption Learn more ### For workloads that need US data residency Azure Government provides a dedicated US cloud for agencies and partners handling Controlled Unclassified Information and other sensitive workloads. FedRAMP High P-ATO (JAB), StateRAMP High DoD IL2, IL4, and IL5 (PA) CJIS, ITAR, IRS 1075, NIST 800-171, HIPAA, FIPS 140 Learn more ### For Secret classified workloads Azure Government Secret provides dedicated US air-gapped regions for agencies and partners handling Secret data, with direct SIPRNet connectivity. DoD IL6 (PA) ICD 503 ATO; JSIG PL-3 ATO Operations by cleared US citizens To learn more, please reach out to your Microsoft account representative. ### For Top Secret classified workloads Azure Government Top Secret provides dedicated US air-gapped regions with native connectivity to classified networks for national security work involving Top Secret data. ICD 503 ATO; facilities accredited to ICD 705 JSIG PL-3 ATO Operations by cleared US citizens To learn more, please reach out to your Microsoft account representative. Back to tabs Use cases ## Advance your mission Wherever you serve, see what's possible with Azure for US Government. Defense Intelligence Community Federal civilian State and local governments Previous Next Previous Slide Next Slide AI ### Accelerate decision advantage Modernize intelligence and optimize mission planning execution with trusted AI. Explore Security ### Protect classified data at scale Help detect, respond to, and recover from advanced threats with AI-driven security built on Zero Trust. Explore Edge ### Operate at the tactical edge Extend Azure to connected, disconnected, and DDIL (Denied, Disrupted, Intermittent, and Limited) environments. Explore Back to carousel navigation controls Previous Slide - Next Slide AI ### Operationalize AI-driven intelligence Put AI to work, turning all source data into dissemination-ready intelligence. Explore Security ### Unify your cyber defense Defend against AI-enabled adversaries and insider threats to keep your data secured. Explore Data ### Synthesize data into actionable insights Realize value from data with trusted AI for intelligence work up to Top Secret. Explore Back to carousel navigation controls Previous Slide - Next Slide AI ### Modernize service operations Digitize casework and help improve citizen services with AI-assisted workflows. Explore Security ### Build a secured cloud foundation Run federal missions on a trusted cloud platform with Zero Trust and integrated identity. Explore Data ### Put agency data to work with AI Unify your agency's data and apply AI to accelerate decisions and help improve outcomes. Explore Back to carousel navigation controls Previous Slide - Next Slide AI ### Use AI to Modernize operations Put AI to work to help automate permitting, licensing, and casework. Explore Security ### Secure critical data Help protect residents and critical systems with Zero Trust and AI-driven security. Explore Data ### Enhance program decisions Connect data and apply AI to improve decisions in safety, transit, and finance. Explore Back to carousel navigation controls Back to tabs CUSTOMER STORIES ## See how agencies achieve more with Azure Across the US government, agencies and their partners use Azure to help modernize operations, strengthen security, and serve the public. Previous Slide - Next Slide test heading test stats Azure OpenAI Foundry Models Dynamics 365 Customer Service Microsoft Power Platform Read the story Solv eliminates 98% of clerical errors with Dynamics 365 Business CentralSolv improved report accuracy and efficiency by switching to Dynamics 365 Business Central, saving 40 man-hours monthly and enhancing financial controls. Products Dynamics 365 Business Central Read the story Syensqo.AI leverages Azure OpenAI Service to develop SyGPT chatbot in record timeSyensqo.AI, a division of the Belgian science and technology leader Syensqo, has developed SyGPT, an advanced AI chatbot using Azure OpenAI Service. Products Azure Azure AI Services Azure Cosmos DB Read the story Back to SUCCESS STORIES section News ## What's new for Azure Government Recent Microsoft investments that help US government agencies and partners achieve more. Previous Slide - Next Slide Blog ### Powering DOE's Genesis Mission A $60M commitment and new SPARK hub to accelerate AI for science across DOE's labs. Read blog Blog ### Confidential computing updates Latest confidential computing updates for US government clouds and classified environments. Read blog Blog ### GPT-5.2 in Secret and Top Secret GPT-5.2 reasoning capabilities are available in classified Azure Government clouds. Read blog Tech Community ### Azure Local generally available Run Azure infrastructure and AI at your own sites. Manage them from Azure Government. Read more Back to carousel navigation controls Products ## Mission-ready Azure products and services for US government Explore solutions designed for workloads that range from unclassified to Top Secret that help you achieve more for your mission. ### Microsoft Foundry The unified platform to design, evaluate, and ship generative AI apps and agents. Learn more ### Azure AI Build, ground, and scale AI apps and agents with the full portfolio of Azure AI models, tools, and services. Learn more ### GitHub Copilot An AI pair programmer that works in your editor, suggesting whole lines or entire functions as you code. Learn more ### Azure Local Extend Azure services and AI to your own hardware for missions at connected, disconnected, and air-gapped sites. Learn more ### Azure Arc Manage on-premises, multicloud, and edge resources from Azure with unified governance and security. Learn more ### Azure Enclave Preconfigured, isolated landing zones that help agencies establish secure, governed environments for sensitive workloads. Learn more ### Azure confidential computing Hardware-backed trusted execution environments help protect data and AI models while in use. Learn more ### Azure Machine Learning Build and deploy models end to end with MLOps and responsible AI tools. Learn more ### Microsoft Fabric Unify data engineering, analytics, and AI/ML on one AI-powered, lakehouse-based platform. Learn more Microsoft for US Government ## Want to learn more beyond Azure? Explore Microsoft productivity, and AI solutions for US government. Explore Microsoft for US Government Resources ## Explore more resources Go deeper on how to buy, compliance, AI, and mission outcomes for US government. Build and buy Compliance AI for government By mission Previous Next Previous Slide Next Slide How to buy ### Contract vehicles Buy Azure through JWCC, C2E, GSA, NASA SEWP, and other federal contract vehicles. Explore Partners ### Find a partner Connect with cloud solution providers and licensing partners serving US government. Find Blog ### GSA OneGov agreement See how the agreement supports AI adoption across government. Read the blog Marketplace ### Azure Government Marketplace Find and deploy government-ready solutions from Microsoft partners. Learn more Back to Resources - Research studies tab section Previous Slide - Next Slide Portal ### Service Trust Portal Audit reports and compliance packages for your agency ATO. Explore Compare ### Compare clouds Compare Azure Government and Azure Commercial by classification and authorization. Explore Blog ### Confidential computing Learn how confidential computing can help protect data in use across government scenarios. Read more Reference ### Compliance offerings FedRAMP, DoD IL, CJIS, ITAR, and more for Azure Government. Explore Back to Resources - Research studies tab section Previous Slide - Next Slide Blog ### Azure OpenAI for government Models authorized across all US Government classification levels. Read more Blog ### GPT-5.2 in classified clouds Use frontier reasoning AI in Secret and Top Secret clouds. Learn more Reference ### Foundry models for government See which Azure OpenAI and Microsoft Foundry Models are available in Azure Government. Explore Blog ### Hyperscale AI compute NVIDIA H200 GPUs power secure AI in classified clouds. Read more Back to Resources - Research studies tab section Previous Slide - Next Slide Solutions ### Defense and intelligence Secure AI, compute, and cybersecurity for national security missions. Explore Solutions ### Federal civilian Modernize systems and protect data for federal civilian agencies. Explore Solutions ### State and local government Secure cloud and AI to modernize operations and services for state and local agencies. Explore Stories ### Government customer stories See how agencies succeed with Azure for US Government. Read Back to Resources - Research studies tab section Back to tabs FAQ ## Frequently asked questions Expand all Collapse all - 01/ ### How is Azure Government different from commercial Azure? Azure Government runs in dedicated US datacenters with US data residency for workloads that require it. It adds government-specific authorizations that might limit the breadth of Azure services and AI available. If you want the broadest set of Azure services and the newest AI solutions, you may want to explore Azure Commercial if that’s an option. Compare clouds - 02/ ### What authorizations does each cloud hold? Some example authorizations for each cloud: Azure Government holds FedRAMP High P-ATO (JAB) and DoD IL2, IL4, and IL5 (PA); Azure Government Secret holds DoD IL6 (PA), ICD 503 ATO, and JSIG PL-3 ATO, with direct SIPRNet connectivity; Azure Government Top Secret holds ICD 503 ATO and JSIG PL-3 ATO, with facilities accredited to ICD 705. Explore compliance - 03/ ### Who is eligible to use Azure Government? Azure Government is for US federal, state, local, and tribal government entities and their solution providers, plus contractors that hold or process government data. Microsoft validates eligibility before access is provisioned. Check eligibility - 04/ ### Is Azure OpenAI available in classified clouds? Yes. Azure OpenAI in Microsoft Foundry Models is available across US Government data classification levels, including Secret and Top Secret, for copilots and agents where your data lives. Learn more - 05/ ### Which federal contract vehicles can I use? You can acquire Microsoft and Azure through JWCC for DoD, GSA Multiple Award Schedule (SIN 518210C), NASA SEWP, NITAAC, GSA Alliant, and Commercial Cloud Enterprise (C2E) for the Intelligence Community, among others. Learn more - 06/ ### Can I run Azure and AI at the edge or disconnected? Yes. Azure Local extends Azure services and AI to your own hardware, including connected, disconnected, and DDIL environments. Explore Azure Local - 07/ ### How do I request a trial of Azure Government? Request an Azure Government free trial through the intake form below. After Microsoft validates your eligibility as a US government entity, you can create a subscription and start building. For Azure Government Secret and Azure Government Top Secret, contact your Microsoft account representative. Request a trial - 08/ ### Where does my data reside, and who can access it? It depends on the environment. For example, in Azure Government, your data stays in dedicated US datacenters with encryption validated to FIPS 140. You control access through your own identity, encryption, and compliance settings. Learn more ## Start with Azure for US Government Get Started ### Azure Government trial Check your eligibility and start building in Azure for US Government. Request a trial Contract vehicle ### Explore the JWCC program Use your CAC to sign in and learn more about the program. JWCC login - [1] Not all products, features, or compliance offerings (including certifications and accreditations) are available in every cloud environment. 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