# Bitwarden Commits to Achieve FedRAMP High Certification

Bitwarden, a cloud-hosted password and secrets management provider based in Santa Barbara, California, has announced its commitment to achieve FedRAMP Class D (High) Certification. This certification aligns with federal cybersecurity standards and will enable Bitwarden to offer a validated, reusable security framework that facilitates secure cloud adoption by federal agencies and public sector organizations. Achieving FedRAMP High status will expand Bitwarden's eligibility for government contracts requiring stringent security controls, supporting agencies' compliance with NIST guidelines and enhancing credential security within federal environments.

- **Why this matters:** Federal procurement professionals should note Bitwarden's upcoming FedRAMP High certification as it signals expanded secure cloud service options for sensitive government workloads.
- Agencies requiring password and secrets management solutions compliant with rigorous federal cybersecurity mandates may consider Bitwarden as a potential vendor once certification is achieved.
- Contractors and integrators supporting federal cloud deployments can leverage Bitwarden's forthcoming certification to meet compliance requirements and streamline security authorization processes.
- Organizations should engage with Bitwarden's communications team (mstolyar@bitwarden.com) for partnership or procurement inquiries related to this certification effort.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity
**Published:** September 15, 2026

### Government Entities
- Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP)
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

### Vendors
- Bitwarden (prime contractor)

### Key Quotes
> Federal agencies and public sector organizations need credential security that can operate within rigorous compliance requirements, and maintain complete transparency and control.
> — Mike Sullivan, Chief Executive Officer, Bitwarden

### Sources
- [Bitwarden Announces Commitment to Achieve FedRAMP Class D (High) Certification](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260915063633/en/Bitwarden-Announces-Commitment-to-Achieve-FedRAMP-Class-D-High-Certification) - businesswire.com