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Upwind, a next-generation cloud security provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Coalfire, a leading FedRAMP cybersecurity advisor. The collaboration aims to accelerate the FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency accreditation for Upwind's runtime-first Cloud Native Application Platform (CNAPP). This initiative is designed to help US federal agencies adopt modern cloud security solutions more quickly while meeting strict compliance standards, overcoming the lengthy delays typically associated with the Authorization to Operate (ATO) process.
Upwind partners with Coalfire to accelerate its FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency.
The collaboration leverages Coalfire's FastRAMP accelerator program.
The goal is to enable faster adoption of Upwind's CNAPP by US federal agencies.
FedRAMP Moderate is a key benchmark for cloud adoption in civilian agencies.
Upwind's platform unifies posture management, workload protection, and identity security.
This addresses the dual challenge of cloud complexity and compliance for the public sector.
This partnership addresses the mounting pressure on federal agencies to secure complex, AI-driven cloud environments under stringent compliance requirements. Upwind's CNAPP provides a unified platform that integrates posture management, workload protection, threat detection, and identity security. Its runtime-first approach offers security teams the visibility and speed needed to address emerging threats in real-time. “The race to secure sensitive, rapidly evolving cloud environments has never been more critical,” said Amiram Shachar, CEO & Co-founder at Upwind. “Partnering with Coalfire accelerates our path to FedRAMP certification, enabling government agencies to adopt runtime-first security sooner and stay ahead of threats."
Coalfire brings its specialized expertise as a foremost FedRAMP assessor to help streamline Upwind's certification journey. Its FastRAMP accelerator program is designed to help technology vendors navigate the complex compliance process with greater speed and confidence. “Advancing secure cloud capabilities for national security and civilian missions is a responsibility we take seriously,” said Karen Laughton, Executive Vice President at Coalfire. “FastRAMP accelerator is designed to help vendors like Upwind navigate FedRAMP Moderate with speed and confidence, underscoring Coalfire’s commitment to accelerating compliance for cybersecurity innovators."
This strategic partnership positions Upwind to become a significant player in the public sector cloud security market. By achieving FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency through an accelerated path, Upwind can offer federal agencies a powerful, runtime-focused security platform that meets the highest standards of compliance, ultimately strengthening the cloud security posture of the US government.
About Upwind
Upwind is the next-generation cloud security platform built to lead the runtime revolution. With rapid momentum and a bold vision to unify cloud and application-layer protection, Upwind helps organizations run faster, detect threats earlier, and secure their environments with unmatched precision. Upwind was founded by Amiram Shachar and his founding partners from Spot.io (which was sold to NetApp for $450 million) and is backed by top cybersecurity investors Greylock, Cyberstarts, Leaders Fund, Craft Ventures, Cerca Partners, and Sheva, a VC fund founded by former NBA player Omri Casspi. The company has secured $180 million in funding since its founding in 2022.
About Coalfire
Coalfire is a global services and solutions company that specializes in cyber advisory, assessment, and security. The company also develops cutting-edge technology platforms that automate defenses against security threats for the world's leading enterprises, cloud providers, and SaaS companies. Coalfire is the foremost provider of FedRAMP compliance assessments and penetration testing services in the United States.
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