$66B
DoW Annual IT & Software Budget
180 Days
to IL5 certification
Knox for IL5
Support the Department of War's most sensitive missions.
Knox turns years of federal trust into a dedicated boundary built for Impact Level 5 (IL5). Let us handle the heavy lifting.
Overview
Built for the Mission.
IL5 is where the Department of War runs its highest-impact unclassified workloads.
Knox's IL5 environment is a dedicated, isolated landing zone, purpose-built to expand upon the trusted environments that Knox has operated since 2019.
Proven, Not Promised
The Knox Advantage
100+ Customers & Growing
Including leading innovators across the defense and technology ecosystem.
No Standalone Cloud Required
Save critical time and resources leveraging Knox's trusted environment.
U.S. Space Force Sponsored
Space Force is one of 17 DoW and federal sponsors backing Knox — sponsorship that reflects mission trust.
Lower Cost. Faster Deployment.
The Knox landing zone saves millions in getting started and annual costs.
5 Steps to IL5
in 180 Days
Onboard & Assess
Knox evaluates your application against IL5 requirements and outlines the gaps and vulnerabilities on your fastest route into the boundary.
Close Gaps & Clear Vulnerabilities
Remediate the findings from the assessment, bringing your workload up to the IL5 baseline so it is ready to enter the boundary.
Submit the Change Request
Knox packages the SCR for your workload and an included accredited third-party assessment organization (3PAO) audits the change.
DISA Approval
DISA reviews the assessed changes and approves the addition of your workload to the IL5 boundary.
ATO & Connect
A mission owner issues the authority to operate (ATO) and the Boundary Cloud Access Point is established and connected.
Now, go live.
FAQ
Why Get on IL5?
Impact Level 5 (IL5) is the Department of War's designation for environments authorized to handle its most sensitive Controlled Unclassified Information and mission-critical National Security Systems.
A step above IL4, it demands a level of isolation, security, and operational rigor that few cloud environments are built to sustain. Knox is ready to help our users meet this mission.
Impact in Action
Trusted Partners
Knox already runs the compliant infrastructure behind FedRAMP authorization for many of the fastest-growing software companies in govtech.
We're trusted by over 100 of the fastest growing software companies of all sizes. Now, unlocking IL5 is next.
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Meet the Mission
The warfighter needs your software. Start a conversation to explore how Knox helps deliver your solution across the U.S. military.