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Secrets of Microsoft 365 GCC High and Other Licenses

Differences between GCC High and other licenses
Key benefits of GCC High for secure data management

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Microsoft Office 365’s unwavering commitment to regulatory compliance is a cornerstone of its reliability and trustworthiness.

Government entities and their contractors have a mountain of security regulations to follow to protect our nation’s critical data. These regulations constantly change to keep up with the continually evolving threat landscape.

Microsoft is ahead of the game, as always! Microsoft 365 crafted Government Community Cloud (GCC) High to meet the stringent security requirements of the Department of Defense (DOD) and assure the highest level of security. With the Cyber Maturity Model Certificate (CMMC) implementation date just around the corner, DoD contractors might wonder whether their current Microsoft 365 setup will suffice or need to upgrade to GCC High.

At ECF Data, we stand by our clients, guiding them through the complex landscape of CMMC preparation. For many who rely on Microsoft 365, we ensure their cloud resources are not just secure, but also fully compliant.

This article will discuss Microsoft 365 GCC High licensing and its comparison with other government licensing options.

 

What is Microsoft 365 GCC High? 

GCC and GCC High are unique Azure cloud services and Microsoft 365 versions. They assist in meeting federal government information and cybersecurity regulations. They are perfect for government agencies and private groups that must comply with rules like CMMC, FedRAMP High, DFARS 7012, ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations), or CJIS Policy.

Benefits of Microsoft 365 GCC High 

Let’s delve into the unique benefits of Microsoft 365 High, a product that stands out in its management, sharing, assurance, and compliance features.

  • Management: Unlike the GCC High environment, some features in Microsoft 365 GCC need to be turned off and kept off to comply with DFARS 7012, NIST 800-171, and CMMC.
  • Sharing: GCC High makes sharing customer data with other DoDs, users, and organizations easy and secure.
  • Assurance: Microsoft ensures its infrastructure fully complies with DoD standards, providing essential support for CMMC adherence.
  • Compliance: GCC High is the only cloud solution that guarantees only U.S. citizens can access your data, implemented if your company handles any data subject to ITAR.

Comparing Microsoft 365 Licenses 

Microsoft 365 GCC and similar services offer various licensing plans designed to meet the specific needs of government agencies and their partners. Here is a list of several key license models, though Microsoft provides numerous add-ons for enhanced security, compliance, and additional features.

Microsoft 365 GCC High and DoD 

DoD and Microsoft 365 GCC High licensing is designed for U.S. federal agencies and partners working with the Department of Defense. It offers all the features of the Enterprise plans and meets extra regulations and standards like FedRAMP and DoD Impact Levels 4 and 5, ensuring top-level security and compliance.

Microsoft 365 GCC Enterprise G3  

It is perfect for government agencies with more complex needs. It offers all the notable features of the GCC Enterprise plan, plus extras like advanced threat protection, information protection, and compliance management, ensuring top-notch productivity, security, and compliance.

Microsoft 365 GCC Enterprise G5 

Microsoft 365 GCC Enterprise G5 is the ultimate plan in the Microsoft 365 GCC lineup, perfect for government agencies with the highest security and compliance needs. It includes everything in the E3 plan, plus advanced security features like threat intelligence, eDiscovery, and advanced data governance.

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Azure Compute Services 

Azure Compute Services are essential cloud tools that let you deploy and manage workloads on Microsoft Azure. They provide the infrastructure, tools, and platforms needed for computing and storage and are the foundation for any cloud solution.

These services harness the power of the Microsoft Azure portal to offer scalable, secure, reliable, and cost-effective cloud computing. They make deploying and managing applications and workloads in the cloud easy.

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The benefits of having ECF Data as part of your Team:

  1. Expertise in the Microsoft cloud platform to tailor solutions to your needs.
  2. We have an outstanding track record of successfully helping organizations transition smoothly to cloud configuration.
  3. Various support services to maximize your cloud investment.

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