We Did It: Abnormal Achieves FedRAMP Moderate Authorization

Just eight months ago, I shared an exciting update: Abnormal had entered the FedRAMP process, taking a major step toward bringing our AI-native human behavior security platform to the federal government. Today, I’m proud to share that we’ve officially achieved FedRAMP Moderate Authorization. And we did it in just 256 days.

This milestone isn’t just about speed. It’s about momentum—for Abnormal, for the public sector, and for the future of AI-powered cybersecurity.

With FedRAMP Moderate Authorization, Abnormal is now able to provide U.S. federal agencies with the same advanced protection that more than 3,200 customers globally already trust. Our platform stops attacks that target human behavior—including phishing, business email compromise, vendor fraud, account takeovers, and more—before users have a chance to engage with them.

But what truly sets Abnormal apart is our behavioral AI approach. Our models deeply understand identity, context, and intent, enabling us to detect and block novel email attacks that evade traditional tools.

It re-imagines cybersecurity at a time when attackers are dramatically shifting how threats are delivered. Sophisticated, socially-engineered attacks have become the norm, and they’re only getting worse as threat actors weaponize AI and automation to scale their efforts. Unfortunately, many public sector environments are still operating with legacy tools that weren’t built for this new era of cybercrime.

That’s why this FedRAMP authorization is so critical. It removes one of the largest barriers to adopting modern, AI-native defenses. Agencies no longer need to seek exceptions or fight uphill battles to modernize. With this designation, Abnormal is ready to plug in and deliver immediate value with minimal lift. No rules. No tuning. No maintenance.

Our sponsor, the Tennessee Valley Authority, recognized this urgency and partnered with us to accelerate the process. We’re incredibly grateful for their trust and leadership, and proud to support their mission of protecting critical infrastructure.

This FedRAMP milestone marks a turning point in Abnormal’s public sector journey, but it’s still just the beginning. Our commitment is long-term. We’re here to be a partner to the federal government, helping agencies not only meet compliance requirements but actually outpace attackers.

To meet this objective, we’re already GovRAMP Pending, helping shape the path for state and local agencies to follow suit. We’re CJIS Security Policy attested, ensuring we meet FBI standards for protecting criminal justice data. And we’re planning for additional milestones in the near future—including targeting both FedRAMP High Authorization and DoD Impact Level 5—because we know the stakes are only getting higher.

For agencies seeking to modernize their email security beyond the legacy secure email gateway, this announcement means one thing: you no longer have to wait. Abnormal is now fully available on the FedRAMP Marketplace, authorized at the Moderate level. Whether you’re just beginning your AI journey or already rolling out modernization initiatives, we’re ready to help you move faster, and with confidence.

Ready to see how Abnormal AI can protect your federal agency? Request a demo by contacting govsales@abnormal.ai.