Cisco Secure Access
Cloud-delivered SSE platform with ZTNA, SWG, CASB, and DLP for securing hybrid workforces from a single console.
Cloud-Native Security That Meets Government and Education Compliance Requirements
Government agencies and educational institutions face unique security challenges: distributed users across many locations, strict compliance mandates, limited IT resources, and a growing volume of cyber threats targeting public sector networks. Cisco Umbrella addresses all of these with a cloud-delivered security platform that is FedRAMP authorized, deploys without hardware, and scales from a single school to a national federal agency — all managed from one unified dashboard.
Securing Government Networks From the DNS Layer Up
Cisco Umbrella’s FedRAMP authorized SSE platform gives federal, state, and local agencies the cloud-delivered security they need to protect users in the office, at home, and in the field — without adding infrastructure complexity.
Built for Government Compliance Requirements
- FedRAMP Moderate, StateRAMP and TX-RAMP Authorized: Cisco Secure Access (the evolution of Umbrella SIG) holds FedRAMP Moderate, StateRAMP, and TX-RAMP authorization, enabling deployment across federal agencies, state and local government, and sensitive government environments.
- DISA STIG compliant: Supports compliance with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides for DNS security in DoD environments.
- Zero Trust alignment: DNS-layer blocking, identity-aware policies, and device posture checks align with federal zero trust mandates (OMB M-22-09).
- BOD 22-01 support: Helps agencies meet CISA Binding Operational Directive requirements for reducing vulnerability to known exploited vulnerabilities through DNS filtering.
- Protects users on-network, off-network, and on mobile devices — including field agents and remote government workers.
K–12 and Higher Education
Protecting Students and Staff Without Budget Complexity
Cisco Umbrella for education is licensed per faculty and staff — student protection is included at no additional charge. This makes it highly cost-effective for districts and universities of any size.
- CIPA compliance: Enforce content filtering policies that satisfy Children’s Internet Protection Act requirements for schools receiving E-Rate funding.
- Student-safe browsing: Block inappropriate content, malware, and phishing across every device connected to school networks — including student-owned BYOD devices.
- Meraki integration: Deploy instantly across Cisco Meraki wireless networks with no additional configuration required.
- Chromebook support: Protect Chrome OS devices used in 1:1 programs, both on and off school networks.
- Scales from a single school to an entire district or university system from one management dashboard.
Core Capabilities for Public Sector Organizations
From DNS-layer blocking to full Secure Internet Gateway capabilities, Cisco Umbrella offers a tiered set of packages to match the needs and budget of any government or education organization.
DNS-Layer Threat Blocking
Stop malware, phishing, ransomware, and botnet traffic before a connection is ever established. Powered by Cisco Talos — the world’s largest non-governmental threat intelligence organization.
Content Filtering
Enforce category-based content filtering policies to block inappropriate or harmful content. 100+ categories available for fine-grained control that satisfies acceptable use and compliance requirements.
User and Device Visibility
Create policies and view reports by network, device, or individual user identity. Gain complete visibility into DNS activity across every location, device type, and user group.
Secure Web Gateway
Full-proxy SWG with SSL inspection, URL filtering, and malware scanning is available in SIG packages — providing web-layer protection beyond DNS for high-security government environments.
Single Dashboard Management
Manage policies, view reports, and respond to incidents from one unified cloud dashboard. Multi-organization support enables centralized management across multiple agencies or school districts.
Minutes to Deploy
No hardware or software installation required. Redirect DNS to Umbrella’s IP and your organization is protected. Integrates natively with Cisco Meraki, SD-WAN, and Cisco Catalyst infrastructure.
The Next Evolution
Cisco Umbrella Is Evolving to Cisco Secure Access
Building on Cisco Umbrella’s proven security with more than 30,000 customers globally, Cisco Secure Access delivers an intuitive user experience, simplified IT management, and powerful new capabilities — for the same price.
Explore Cisco Secure AccessGet Pricing for Government and Education
Our Cisco-certified team can help you evaluate, license, and deploy Umbrella for your government agency or educational institution — including special pricing programs and FedRAMP authorized options.
- Government and education pricing programs available
- FedRAMP authorized deployment guidance
- CIPA compliance and K–12 deployment support
- Response from a certified Cisco specialist within one business day