Microsoft 365 GCC High Migration for Defense Contractors
FedRAMP High authorized cloud for handling Controlled Unclassified Information. Seamless migration with zero downtime.
Schedule GCC High ConsultationWhy Defense Contractors Need Microsoft 365 GCC High
If you handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and need CMMC Level 2 certification, standard Microsoft 365 isn't enough. You need Microsoft 365 GCC High—a FedRAMP High authorized environment specifically designed for defense contractors.
- Data residency in US-only datacenters
- Background-checked Microsoft personnel
- FedRAMP High and DoD IL4/IL5 authorization
- ITAR compliance support
- Logical separation from commercial tenants
Seamless Migration Process
1
Assessment & Planning
1–2 weeks
- Current environment analysis
- Licensing requirements
- Data inventory
- Migration timeline
- User communication plan
- Cost analysis
2
Migration Execution
2–4 weeks
- GCC High tenant provisioning
- Email migration (zero downtime)
- SharePoint/OneDrive migration
- Teams deployment
- User account migration
- Application integration
3
Security Configuration
1–2 weeks
- Azure AD hardening
- Multi-factor authentication
- Conditional access policies
- Microsoft Defender configuration
- Data Loss Prevention
- Mobile device management
Security & Compliance Features
Azure Active Directory Premium
Identity protection, privileged access management
Microsoft Defender Suite
Endpoint, Office 365, Cloud Apps, Identity protection
Data Loss Prevention
Prevent unauthorized CUI disclosure
Information Protection
Classify and protect sensitive documents
Compliance Manager
Track NIST 800-171 control implementation
Advanced Audit
Extended log retention for compliance
GCC vs GCC High
| Feature | GCC | GCC High |
|---|---|---|
| FedRAMP Level | Moderate | High |
| CUI Handling | Limited | Full Support |
| CMMC Level 2 | May not meet requirements | Meets requirements |
| Data Location | US only | US only (DoD regions) |
| ITAR Support | No | Yes |
| Cost | Lower | Higher |