MongoDB, Inc. announced its intention to pursue both FedRAMP High and Department of Defense Impact Level 5 authorizations for its Atlas for Government platform. These certifications represent some of the most stringent U.S. federal security standards, enabling the company to better serve agencies handling highly sensitive data.

Currently, MongoDB Atlas for Government holds a FedRAMP Moderate authorization. The upgraded FedRAMP High designation will cover additional financial and controlled unclassified information use cases. The DoD IL‑5 level adds data impact levels related to national security systems—mandating encryption, stringent access controls, and continuous oversight.

MongoDB is investing in enhancing its secure cloud infrastructure and compliance frameworks to meet these advanced requirements. This includes strengthening encryption for data both at rest and in transit, reinforcing multi‑factor authentication, improving incident response protocols, and expanding logging and monitoring capabilities to meet continuous auditing standards.

Once achieved, these authorizations will position MongoDB to support a broader range of high‑risk federal workloads, including defense, intelligence, homeland security, and civilian agency applications. Government customers will be able to leverage Atlas for Government to run mission‑critical applications behind encrypted communications and with assured compliance.

In a statement, MongoDB highlighted its ongoing dedication to public sector security and compliance. The company noted that its existing FedRAMP Moderate certification, awarded in 2023, laid important groundwork. Expanding this compliance posture builds on its history of enabling scalable, secure cloud deployments across leading public sector organizations.

The pursuit of FedRAMP High and DoD IL‑5 aligns with growing government demand for cloud platforms capable of handling the most sensitive workloads. As agencies look to modernize IT systems amid evolving cyber threats, MongoDB is aiming to meet heightened regulatory standards while supporting operational efficiency through its developer‑friendly, cloud‑native database service.