# Quest Software Gains FedRAMP High Authorization

Quest Software's Identity Defense and Identity Recovery solutions for Microsoft Entra ID are now authorized at the FedRAMP High baseline through Project Hosts' GSS One Azure Government platform. This authorization enables federal agencies, Department of Defense components, and regulated contractors to procure and deploy these identity security tools within a government-grade cloud environment that meets stringent cybersecurity standards. Procurement professionals should note that the FedRAMP High authorization applies specifically to Project Hosts' cloud service, not directly to Quest Software, requiring careful evaluation of deployment scope and compliance boundaries before acquisition.

- **Why this matters:** Federal agencies and contractors operating in high-security environments can now access Quest's identity threat detection and recovery tools with FedRAMP High assurance, supporting compliance with federal cybersecurity mandates.
- The authorization facilitates integration of hybrid Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID identity management solutions within Microsoft Azure Government, enhancing identity security posture.
- Organizations should verify the specific features and deployment limits of Project Hosts' GSS One platform to ensure alignment with operational requirements and regulatory compliance.
- This development signals growing availability of advanced identity security products certified for high-impact federal environments, reflecting increased focus on mitigating AI-driven identity threats.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology, Defense & Military
**Topics:** Cybersecurity
**Published:** August 06, 2026

### Government Entities
- Microsoft Azure Government
- Department of Defense (DoD)
- Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP)

### Vendors
- Quest Software (prime contractor)
- Project Hosts Inc. (cloud service provider)

### Sources
- [🛡️ Quest’s identity tools can now run in a FedRAMP High environment—good news for federal hybrid AD teams. Tiny asterisk: the authorization belongs to Project Hosts’ GSS One, not Quest itself.
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