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Why Government Solutions/FIPS Devices?

Why Government Solutions/FIPS Devices?

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U.S. government customers can have their Verkada Command organization hosted in an isolated AWS region designed to host sensitive data and regulated workloads for those organizations that must adhere to strict government security and compliance requirements.

For added compliance and data protection, government customers can choose to host their Verkada Command organization in an isolated AWS region built to support sensitive data and regulated workloads. These solutions are ideal for a wide range of government entities to enable them to meet strict security requirements while leveraging modern, cloud-based physical security tools.

FIPS

Verkada FIPS-validated devices meet the U.S. Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2 encryption standard, as validated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The FIPS 140-2 government standard specifies the minimum security requirements for cryptographic modules in information technology products.

Supported organizations

  • Any combination of federal, state, or local government entities

  • Tribal government organizations

  • Research institutions

  • Federal contractors

  • Government contractors


Supported product lines

Verkada is actively working to bring all product lines into the Government Solutions platform to support organizations with stringent compliance and security requirements. The goal is to provide a unified, secure experience across Verkada's ecosystem while ensuring compatibility with the standards of AWS GovCloud and FIPS 140-2 encryption.

Below are the product lines that are currently supported on the Government Solutions platform:

Verkada Command

Government customers in the United States can choose to use Verkada Command hosted in an isolated AWS region, which gives them the flexibility to use our secure cloud solutions on top of the additional stringent security controls provided by AWS GovCloud. Government Solutions Command organizations support our FIPS-validated camera models, FIPS-validated SV25 Air Quality Sensor, and Verkada Guest.

Video Security

Verkada’s FIPS-validated cameras incorporate encryption that meets the FIPS 140-2 and FedRAMP Ready (Moderate) standards. They have durable, vandal-resistant designs, advanced computer vision features, and are TAA and FY 2019 NDAA compliant.

Product

Models

Domes

CD42-F / CD42-E-F / CD52-F / CD52-E-F

Bullets

CB52-E-F / CB52-TE-F / CB62-E-F / CB62-TE-F

Multisensors

CH52-E-F

PTZ

CP52-E-F / CP63-E-F

Fisheye

CF83-F

Guest in Video Security does not support:

  • AI Search

  • APIs unless explicitly requested. talk to sales

Air Quality Sensors

Verkada Air Quality Sensors help organizations monitor indoor environments for pollutants, unwanted behaviors, and optimal conditions at scale. Sensors integrate with Verkada cameras to provide visual context, including synced footage and People Analytics. Ideal for sensitive areas like bathrooms and locker rooms, they enable privacy-conscious detection of behaviors such as vaping or bullying. U.S. government customers can use Verkada Sensors to meet strict data and compliance requirements.

Product

Models

Air Quality Sensors

SV25-HW-F

Verkada Guest

Verkada Guest is a visitor management system that enhances building security while offering a seamless check-in experience with features like touchless entry, document signing, and host notifications. Built on the Verkada Command platform, it integrates with FIPS-validated cameras to monitor visitor activity. U.S. government customers can use Verkada Guest to add compliance and data security.

Product

Models

Apple 10.2 inch iPad

ACCX-TBL-1

Apple 10.9 inch iPad

ACCX-TBL-2

Guest in Government Solutions does not support:

  • Access control door integration

  • The ability to send visitor invitations through a calendar integration

Viewing station

The Viewing Station is identical to our commercial offering. As an Apple device, it uses Apple-managed FIPS certificates. While Verkada does not manage these certificates, we ensure the device runs the latest iOS. Apple states the device uses FIPS-compliant encryption.

Product

Models

Viewing Station

VX52-HW

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