- Government-Grade Security Foundation
- GCC Moderate provides Microsoft’s cloud environment designed for federal, defense, and regulated workloads.
- Meets baseline security standards required for handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
- End-to-End Zero Trust Data Protection with XQ
- XQ adds a Zero Trust layer that protects sensitive data at rest, in transit, and in use.
- Features include geo-fencing, external key management, and role/attribute-based access controls, ensuring strict CUI governance.
- Simplified CMMC Alignment
- The combined solution directly supports many CMMC Level 2–3 controls, including access control, audit logging, and data loss prevention.
- Reduces manual compliance efforts and simplifies audit readiness.
- Data Sovereignty & Regulatory Flexibility
- XQ ensures data residency and geofencing controls, crucial for organizations with strict regulatory obligations.
- Supports ITAR, DFARS, and other defense-related compliance alongside CMMC.
- Scalable & Integrated Deployment
- Integrates seamlessly with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and other GCC Moderate services.
- Enables enterprise-wide adoption without disrupting workflows or slowing productivity.
- Continuous Compliance & Monitoring
- Provides visibility into all sensitive data and access patterns.
- Automated enforcement and reporting reduce risk of non-compliance and simplify audits.
Bottom Line:
GCC Moderate provides the secure cloud foundation, XQ enforces Zero Trust data governance, and together they streamline achieving and maintaining CMMC compliance—protecting sensitive information while reducing risk and operational complexity.