Cybersecurity standards play a critical role in helping public sector organizations adopt modern technology with confidence. For government and education institutions, the path to stronger defenses often runs through rigorous authorization processes that validate whether a solution can be trusted with sensitive systems and data. Achieving these certifications is more than a compliance exercise; it’s a signal of readiness to protect the missions that communities depend on every day.

Today, we're proud to announce that Abnormal AI has achieved a GovRAMP Authorization at the Moderate impact level, enabling us to deliver our AI-native human behavior security platform to state, local, and education (SLED) organizations across the country.

We are grateful to the University of Texas at Austin, our GovRAMP sponsor, for supporting this achievement. As one of the nation’s leading public universities, their partnership underscores the real-world value of bringing modern, AI-native security to institutions that serve millions of students, educators, and communities every day.

Public sector institutions face mounting pressure from adversaries who recognize both their vulnerabilities and their importance.

These institutions handle vast amounts of sensitive data, from personal information of citizens and students to critical infrastructure details and financial records. They also deliver essential services that communities depend on daily. As a result, they're increasingly targeted with email attacks that exploit those very assets.

The challenge is compounded by resource constraints and aging infrastructure, leaving many public sector organizations reliant on legacy systems ill-equipped to defend against today’s advanced threats. As threat actors increasingly leverage AI to craft highly targeted phishing campaigns and complex business email compromise attacks, public sector organizations simply cannot afford to rely on outdated defenses.

The Government Risk and Authorization Management Program (GovRAMP), previously known as StateRAMP, standardizes cybersecurity technology delivery for SLED organizations and provides accreditation to vendors that meet their collective security requirements.

For technology providers, obtaining GovRAMP authorization signifies more than regulatory compliance; it reflects a foundational commitment to securing public sector systems. This certification affirms that Abnormal meets the stringent cybersecurity standards required by government institutions. It provides SLED organizations with confidence that our platform has undergone rigorous security assessments and meets their specific compliance requirements.

Most importantly, this authorization accelerates the path to deployment. By removing lengthy procurement processes and reducing compliance risks, it enables agencies to adopt advanced cybersecurity solutions without the delays typically associated with public sector acquisition cycles.

Our GovRAMP achievement doesn't exist in isolation; it represents another important milestone on our comprehensive public sector compliance roadmap. Earlier this year, Abnormal earned FedRAMP Moderate Authorization in just 256 days, a remarkably fast timeline that emphasizes both our technical capabilities and our dedication to the federal sector.

Together, these authorizations reinforce our commitment to protecting the entire public sector ecosystem—from federal agencies to state governments, local municipalities, and academic institutions—with modern, AI-powered defenses purpose-built for today’s threat landscape.

Traditional defenses were not designed to withstand the scale and sophistication of today’s AI-driven threats. With GovRAMP, Abnormal removes key adoption barriers, empowering government and educational institutions to implement the behavioral AI-based security solutions they need to defend against the most advanced attacks.

While we're proud of this accomplishment, our work is far from over. With future authorizations on our roadmap, including FedRAMP High and DoD Impact Level 5, our path forward is defined by one goal: delivering innovative, adaptive security that protects critical government operations against the threats of today and tomorrow.

See for yourself how Abnormal can protect SLED organizations with behavioral AI. Schedule a demo today.