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 Knox handle the heavy lifting.

Get Started on IL5

Overview

Built for the Mission.

IL5 is where the Department of War runs its highest-impact unclassified workloads.

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Knox's IL5 environment is a dedicated, isolated landing zone, purpose-built to expand upon the trusted FedRAMP High and IL4 environments that Knox has operated since 2019.

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Proven, Not Promised

The Knox Advantage

100+ Customers + Growing

Including leading innovators across the defense and technology ecosystem.

No Standalone Cloud Required

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Knox extends its existing FedRAMP and IL4 infrastructure.

U.S. Space Force Sponsored

Space Force is one of 17 DoW and federal sponsors backing Knox — sponsorship that reflects mission trust.

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Lower Cost. Faster Deployment.

The Knox landing zone saves millions in getting started and annual costs.

How to get on IL5

in 180 Days

Onboard & Assess

Knox evaluates your application against IL5 requirements and outlines vulnerabilities. the fastest route into the boundary.

Extend the Boundary

Once all vulnerabilities are cleared, Knox submits your app for certification.

Inherit Authorization

Your workload deploys into Knox's dedicated IL5 landing zone — no standalone authorization to build from scratch.

Deploy & Operate

Go live inside a hardened, continuously operated boundary built specifically for the DoW's highest-impact missions.

FAQ

Why 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.

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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.

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Impact in Action