Amazon Web Services (AWS) has secured a $7.2 million contract with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The project, announced on October 7 via SAM.gov, is a Zero Trust pilot aimed at re-engineering the Pentagon Force Protection Agency’s (PFPA) cloud infrastructure.
The Pentagon’s need for Zero Trust architecture goes beyond staying current. It’s essential for protecting critical infrastructure from growing threats. AWS will collaborate with the DoD to implement this security strategy. The goal is to create a secure virtual private cloud (VPC) that will serve as a model for other DoD agencies moving to Zero Trust compliance.
AWS received the contract because the PFPA relies solely on its cloud services. The pilot will use the Meteorological Modeling System software, which runs only on AWS. It will test how the Zero Trust framework supports high-performance compute environments across various cloud levels.
This pilot will set new security standards for the Pentagon. It will also guide other DoD agencies as they improve their cloud security strategies. As cyberattacks grow more complex, Zero Trust architecture becomes crucial. This AWS-led project will play a key role in strengthening long-term security.
AWS continues to expand its role in secure cloud services globally. Earlier this year, it secured a contract to build a data center for the Australian government, managing top-secret intelligence. This contract further solidifies AWS’s influence in government deals.
