Abnormal AI Achieves GovRAMP Authorization to Secure State, Local, and Education Organizations with AI-Powered Email Protection

Abnormal AI, the leader in AI-native human behavior security, has achieved GovRAMP authorization at the moderate impact level, marking a significant milestone in its mission to secure state, local, and education (SLED) organizations against evolving email threats. The authorization, administered by the Government Risk and Authorization Management Program (GovRAMP®), enables public sector entities to adopt Abnormal’s AI-powered protection with confidence, streamlining compliance and procurement processes. The certification underscores growing trust in Abnormal’s ability to defend against the full spectrum of advanced email-based attacks, including sophisticated phishing, business email compromise, vendor fraud, and account takeover attempts. As cybercriminals increasingly leverage AI to craft convincing, personalized attacks, traditional security tools are proving inadequate. Abnormal’s platform addresses this gap by using machine learning to analyze human behavior patterns and detect anomalies in real time. “Earning GovRAMP authorization reflects our commitment to protecting state and local government agencies and educational institutions from adversaries who are now weaponizing AI to outpace legacy defenses,” said Zach Oxman, AVP of SLED at Abnormal AI. “Public sector organizations are prime targets due to the sensitive data they manage and the essential services they provide. In today’s threat landscape, relying on outdated security measures is no longer an option—organizations need modern, behavior-driven solutions like Abnormal to stay ahead.” The authorization was sponsored by the University of Texas at Austin, a leader in both academic research and cybersecurity innovation. Cam Beasley, CISO at the university, emphasized the importance of partnering with trusted technology providers to safeguard critical assets. “As one of the nation’s top research institutions, we depend on robust security to protect our students, faculty, and groundbreaking research,” Beasley said. “Sponsoring Abnormal’s GovRAMP authorization is part of our broader effort to modernize cybersecurity in higher education and ensure that advanced, AI-driven protection is accessible to public institutions nationwide.” This achievement builds on Abnormal’s rapid progress in meeting stringent security and compliance standards. The company secured FedRAMP Moderate Authorization in just 256 days, a testament to its agile development and rigorous security practices. It has also earned ISO 42001 certification for responsible AI, reinforcing its commitment to ethical and trustworthy AI deployment. Abnormal AI’s platform is designed for seamless integration, deploying in minutes via API with Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace. It extends protection across additional cloud applications including Slack, Workday, ServiceNow, and Zoom, providing comprehensive visibility and defense across digital workspaces. With over 3,200 organizations already using the platform—including 25% of the Fortune 500—Abnormal is redefining cybersecurity in the age of AI.