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OpenAI Blog·Apr 27·3 min read
OpenAI available at FedRAMP Moderate
TL;DR
U.S. federal agencies faced barriers adopting AI tools due to strict security compliance requirements. OpenAI obtained FedRAMP Moderate authorization—a government security certification—for ChatGPT Enterprise and the OpenAI API.
✦ Why It Matters
Federal engineers can now integrate OpenAI's ChatGPT and API into government systems while meeting mandatory security compliance requirements.
Key Takeaways
- Evaluate ChatGPT Enterprise or API for federal projects previously blocked by compliance requirements.
- Review FedRAMP Moderate controls documentation to understand security guarantees and audit obligations.
- Plan migration of existing AI workflows to certified OpenAI services to reduce compliance risk.
- Confirm your agency's security classification aligns with Moderate authorization level before deployment.
Full Summary
U.S. federal agencies operate under FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program), a standardized security framework requiring vendors to meet rigorous compliance standards for data protection, access controls, and audit logging. OpenAI achieved FedRAMP Moderate authorization, the mid-tier certification level, for both ChatGPT Enterprise (a managed version for organizations) and the OpenAI API (the programmatic interface).
This certification involved security assessments, documentation reviews, and continuous monitoring to ensure systems meet federal requirements. The authorization removes procurement and compliance barriers that previously prevented federal agencies from using OpenAI's AI services.
Agencies can now integrate ChatGPT and API access into workflows while satisfying mandatory government security controls and audit requirements.