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FIPS 140-2 Certified

Saaras Istio FIPS Subscription

Accelerate your FedRAMP Journey with the only FIPS certified Istio distribution. Cut compliance timeline in half with cryptographically validated components and expert guidance.

Saaras Istio FIPS Subscription

FIPS Certified Istio and EnRoute Gateway

Mission-critical, highly regulated production environments
Trusted by engineering teams worldwide
Compliance Acceleration

Everything you need, all in one package

Speedy delivery

FIPS builds for Envoy and Istio offer shortcut to FedRAMP. Reduce months of compliance work to weeks with pre-certified components.

Reduce risk

Access to experts along with FIPS builds proven for FedRAMP authorization. Eliminate compliance uncertainties with battle-tested solutions

Periodic CVE

Quicker troubleshooting, MTTI and MTTR for critical apps. Expert support and proven deployment patterns reduce operational overhead.
Complete FIPS Package

What's Included

Complete FIPS 140-2 validated Istio distribution with everything you need for compliance and production deployment

•  FIPS Binaries

FIPS 140-2 Certified Binaries

Hardened, performant distribution of 100% upstream Istio and Envoy compiled against FIPS validated cryptographic modules and verified by accredited testing labs.

Core Capabilities

Federal Requirements
Validated
Zero Trust Architecture
Lab Tested
Cryptographic Modules
Built-in
Federal Requirements
Aligned

Technical Specs

Upstream Compatibility
100%
Performance Impact
Minimal
Security Level
Enterprise
Deployment Method
Container
•  Distribution

Production-Ready Distribution

Fast and secure Istio distribution designed specifically for FedRAMP environments with enhanced installation and lifecycle management capabilities.

Cloud compatibility

Amazon Web Services
Tested
Microsoft Azure
Verified
Google Cloud Platform
Compatible
On-Premise Deployment
Supported

Installation features

Enhanced Setup Process
5 Minutes
Lifecycle Management
 Automated
Upstream Compatibility
100%
•  Support

Expert Support & Training

24/7 enterprise support from compliance experts and service mesh specialists designed to reduce operational burden and ensure successful deployments.

Support services

24/7 Technical Support
Available
FIPS Compliance Guidance
Expert Led
Service Mesh Best Practices
Proven

Training programs

Onboarding Training
Comprehensive
Advanced Workshops
Hands-on
Troubleshooting Guides
Detailed
•  Updates

Ongoing Updates & Maintenance

Ongoing FIPS updates and security patches with support for the four most recent Istio versions, providing predictable maintenance and long-term stability.

Support timeline

N-4 Version Support
4 Versions
Long-Term Support
15 Months
Predictable Updates
Scheduled
Extended Maintenance
Available

Security features

Proactive Patch Management
Automated
Vulnerability Scanning
Continuous
Security Advisories
Real-time
FIPS Re-validation
Maintained
•  API Gateway

Enhanced EnRoute FIPS Gateway

Full-featured FIPS ready Envoy builds and EnRoute API gateway capabilities with advanced security, observability, and traffic management designed for enterprise environments.

Traffic management

Advanced Routing
Flexible
Load Balancing
Intelligent
Rate Limiting
Configurable
Circuit Breaker
Resilient

Observability

Real-time Analytics
Live
Traffic Monitoring
Detailed
Performance Metrics
Comprehensive
Error Tracking
Automated
Proven Expertise

Why Choose Saaras Istio FIPS?

Proven track record

Engineering teams trust Saaras for mission-critical applications. Our FIPS solutions are battle-tested in production government environments.

Complete Stack

Includes FedRAMP ready FIPS stack including the EnRoute Gateway and 100% upstream Istio.

Zero vendor lock-in

Pure upstream Istio with no proprietary modifications. Maintain full portability while achieving compliance requirements.

Enterprise support

24/7 support from Istio experts with guaranteed SLAs. Accelerate troubleshooting and reduce MTTR for critical applications.

“Ingress is a key component of our architecture. EnRoute is easy to use and scales well for our use-case. We eliminated downtime by using EnRoute. We also deployed Istio and were able to leverage the integration of EnRoute with Istio. Support was excellent in getting started and deploying it in production.”

Beau K

Director of Platform Engineering, Bluescape
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Compliance Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Saaras Istio FIPS different from open source Istio?

Our FIPS distribution includes FIPS 140-2 Level 1 certified cryptographic modules and validated security controls required for government and regulated environments. It's pure upstream Istio with no modifications, ensuring compatibility while meeting compliance requirements.

How long does FedRAMP authorization take with Saaras FIPS?

Our FIPS certified components and pre-built compliance documentation can reduce FedRAMP timeline from 12-18 months to 6-9 months. We provide expert guidance throughout the authorization process.

Can I migrate from open source Istio to Saaras FIPS?

Yes, seamlessly. Since we maintain pure upstream compatibility, existing Istio configurations and policies work without modification. Migration typically takes days, not weeks.

What support is included with the subscription?

24/7 enterprise support from Istio experts, compliance documentation, regular FIPS certified updates, and direct access to our engineering team for troubleshooting and optimization.

Which compliance frameworks does this support?

FedRAMP, FISMA, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX, and DoD security requirements. Our FIPS 140-2 certification provides the cryptographic foundation for multiple compliance frameworks.

What deployment environments are supported?

AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, Google Cloud, and on-premises Kubernetes clusters. We support air-gapped and restricted network environments common in government deployments.

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Accelerate Your FedRAMP Journey

Start your FIPS compliance today with FIPS certified Istio distribution
Pure upstream Istio FIPS at fraction of cost