Now or Never: Why 2025 Is the Moment to Go FedRAMP-Ready How SWFT, XaaS, and federal IT reform make Knox the right partner at the right time

The pace of government tech modernization is no longer hypothetical. With the launch of the Department of Defense's Software Fast Track (SWFT)initiative, the "Anything-as-a-Service" (XaaS) pilot program, and a wave of FAR reform, 2025 marks a turning point in federal procurement. For SaaS companies that have hesitated to engage with FedRAMP or DISA due to the cost, complexity, or timeline—this is your moment.

The Old Barriers Are Breaking

For years, FedRAMP has been seen as a compliance gate too costly or time-consuming to pass through. Many high-growth SaaS companies, even those with cutting-edge AI, DevSecOps, or zero-trust capabilities, have opted out of the federal market altogether. But now, the risk of not entering the federal space may be greater than the perceived cost of entry.

New guidance from FedRAMP’s Rev 5, transformative changes to significant change processes, and the momentum behind procurement modernization are all aimed at removing bottlenecks. And yet, even with these shifts, navigating the federal compliance maze still requires expertise, infrastructure, and credibility.

Enter Knox: Compliance WithoutCompromise

Knox exists to eliminate the friction between SaaS innovation and government adoption. Through our fully authorized FedRAMP and DISA-compliant boundary, we offer:

• Accelerated ATO access via inheritance and ready-made compliance packages
• Continuous monitoring and remediation as a service, reducing your internal burden
• A vendor-friendly model that slashes timelines from 18-36 months to under 4 months

We’re already powering FedRAMP success for SaaS companies serving theDoD, the U.S. Air Force, and other federal agencies. And we do it without sacrificing your roadmap, agility, or capital.

Why 2025?

Because the stars have aligned

• SWFT is live. The Pentagon wants faster access to innovative tech, and is building processes to support it.
• XaaS pilot programs are expanding. The government is moving from CapEx to OpEx—and SaaS is the model.
• Budgets are shifting. Agencies are under pressure to modernize faster, with less.
• The compliance landscape is evolving. FedRAMP and DISA are both making space for secure-by-design solutions to scale faster.

Don’t Wait to Get Left Behind

We are entering a golden window for market entry. If you're a mission-driven SaaS company with solutions that belong in the hands of warfighters and federal users, Knox is your fastest path to impact.

Let us handle compliance, so you can focus on what you do best: building great software.

Key Highlights

• Federal tech modernization is accelerating with SWFT, XaaS pilots, and FAR reform, creating unprecedented opportunities for SaaS vendors in 2025.
• Traditional FedRAMP barriers—cost, time, and complexity—are being reduced through new Rev 5 guidance and modernization initiatives.
• Knox provides a fully authorized FedRAMP and DISA-compliant boundary that enables vendors to achieve ATO in under four months.
• The Knox platform delivers inherited controls, continuous monitoring, and automated compliance to eliminate friction between innovation and adoption.
• With agencies prioritizing speed, modernization, and secure-by-design solutions, now is the time for SaaS companies to enter the federal market with Knox.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why is 2025 a pivotal year for SaaS companies to pursue FedRAMP readiness?
New government initiatives like SWFT, XaaS, and procurement reform have made it easier and faster for SaaS companies to achieve FedRAMP authorization and enter the federal market.

2. How do programs like SWFT and XaaS change federal procurement?
SWFT accelerates software onboarding for the Department of Defense, while XaaS pilots shift agencies toward subscription-based models that favor fast, compliant SaaS adoption.

3. How does Knox simplify the FedRAMP process for SaaS vendors?
Knox provides a pre-authorized FedRAMP and DISA-compliant boundary with built-in inheritance, continuous monitoring, and ready-made compliance packages that shorten timelines to under four months.

4. Why are traditional barriers to FedRAMP compliance disappearing?
Updated FedRAMP guidance, faster change management, and modernization mandates are reducing red tape and enabling vendors to move quickly without excessive cost or complexity.

5. What makes Knox the right partner for SaaS companies in 2025?
Knox combines proven federal cloud expertise with automation, continuous monitoring, and speed to authorization, allowing mission-driven vendors to reach the government market faster and more efficiently.

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TL;DR

The federal government is rethinking procurement, with programs like SWFT and XaaS making it easier than ever for SaaS companies to break in. Knox offers a FedRAMP- and DISA-compliant boundary with continuous monitoring, allowing SaaS vendors to achieve authorization in months instead of years. 2025 is the moment to act—because federal buyers are ready, and the door is open.

Learn how Knox can help you go FedRAMP-ready, faster than ever.

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