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

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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. www.knoxsystems.com

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Chad Tetreault Joins Knox Systems Federal Advisory Board

Knox Systems today announced that Zscaler Public Sector CTO and a former Deputy Chief Technology Officer and Deputy Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer from within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Chad Tetreault, has joined the company’s Federal Advisory Board.

A proven technology leader and AI strategist, Tetreault has spent his career bridging the gap between emerging technology and mission impact. At DHS, he led the design and deployment of proprietary AI solutions that modernized Immigration services, streamlined data operations, and advanced the department’s role as a leader in responsible AI innovation. His appointment strengthens Knox’s mission to help agencies accelerate cloud and AI adoption with the compliance, speed, and resilience required of federal systems.

At Zscaler, Tetreault leads public sector AI strategy and governance, helping highly regulated environments adopt and defend next-generation AI capabilities. He also serves on the MIT Gen AI Global leadership team as Deputy Co-Lead of the Agent Dev Department, focused on democratizing AI innovation worldwide.

Tetreault continues to define unified technology strategies, integrate data and engineering across mission systems, and mentor high-performing technical teams that deliver. His work consistently emphasizes innovation with accountability - ensuring AI and analytics can drive measurable outcomes without compromising compliance or security.

The Knox Federal Advisory Board brings together senior leaders from defense, civilian, and technology sectors to advise on emerging policy, compliance, and modernization strategies aligned with FedRAMP, NIST, and DoW frameworks. Tetreault’s appointment follows recent additions including David Epperson, former Deputy CIO of the Executive Office of the President and former Deputy CIO and CISO of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and Carrie Lee, Deputy CIO of the Department of Veterans Affairs - expanding Knox’s leadership bench across AI, cybersecurity, and federal IT transformation.

About Knox

Knox helps SaaS companies achieve FedRAMP in 90 days or less, at 90% of the traditional cost.

We run the largest FedRAMP Authorized managed cloud platform in the world, bringing a decade-long track record of secure and compliant operations.

Trusted by Adobe since 2014, Knox streamlines the path to FedRAMP authorization, enabling vendors to achieve FedRAMP in just 90 days across AWS, Azure, and GCP.