GCC High Services Tackling government challenges by combining deep industry and technical expertise, powered by AI Designing secure, compliant and mission-ready cloud environments for the Defense Industrial Base requires more than a lift-and-shift approach. Protiviti’s GCC High services are purpose-built and AI accelerated to help agencies and contractors design, deploy and operate cloud environments that meet stringent regulatory and mission-critical demands.We specialize in building isolated, secure enclaves within government cloud platforms to support compliance with frameworks such as FedRAMP High, CMMC and NIST 800-171. Our teams implement zero trust architectures, enclave-specific identity and access controls and hardened baselines aligned with NIST and DoD security requirements—integrated as code and automated from day one.By embedding compliance, security and operational resilience into every layer of your cloud architecture, we help you reduce risk, accelerate accreditation timelines and enable faster delivery of secure, cloud-native capabilities. Whether you're standing up a secure enclave for a new program or modernizing legacy systems to meet regulatory expectations, our experienced cloud architects and engineers deliver environments that are not only compliant—but operationally effective GCC High Services Pro Building office Readiness Assessment We conduct a variety of assessments from data discovery and architecture to compliance readiness. We also provide client-specific custom workshops and training to accelerate your team’s knowledge. Pro Document Consent Develop Policy and Program We assist with developing required artifacts such as the SAR, SSP, POA&M or IRP. We come with AI tools and proven templates to accelerate Policy, Procedure and Security Program development. Pro Document Stack Enclave Design We run workshops to understand the desired outcomes and requirements for the cloud-based enclave, then design an appropriate cloud architecture leveraging leading practices and prior experience. Pro Legal Briefcase Enclave Build and Migration We lay the cloud-based landing zone, build the infrastructure and integrate with services needed to realize the plan and implement the design. Pro Rightmark Square Enclave Operation and Remediation We assist clients in operating their cloud environments and quickly move the needle on compliance when a need for remediation is identified. Our experts bring decades of experience with U.S. Government data, powered by advanced AI tools and templates. Our Approach to Designing and Building Federal Enclaves Protiviti’s GCC High services approach helps prime defense contractors and their subs accelerate cloud adoption while meeting the highest standards for control, confidentiality and resilience.We work side-by-side with your stakeholders—engineering, security, legal and mission teams—engaging through iterative sprints that promote transparency and continuous knowledge transfer. Our GCC High services approach enables your teams to adopt, understand and operate the new environment confidently and securely from day one. Our experts bring decades of experience with U.S. Government data, powered by advanced AI tools and templates. Key Partners We believe our partnerships play a key role in driving collective success for our customers. Therefore, we partner with the largest cloud service providers and use leading cloud tools to support your technology modernization journey. Our professionals are digitally native with extensive skills and experience and stay up to date in cloud technologies.Collectively, this combination of expertise and partnerships enables us to better understand your business challenges and provide integrated, holistic solutions that support your goals and deliver value through our complementary strengths. Leadership Randy Armknecht Randy Armknecht is a Managing Director currently leading the Global Infrastructure, Cloud, and Security Engineering practice. He has over 20 years of experience and has spoken on cybersecurity, AI, and cloud computing at conferences and as a guest lecturer at multiple ... Learn More Perry Keating Mr. Keating is the Managing Director and President of Protiviti Government Services (Pro Gov) with over 30 years of doing business with the government and the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). His experience gives him unique industry insight into the Public Sector (US ... Learn More Stay informed on federal cybersecurity and CMMC Opt-in to receive expert insights on federal cloud security, CMMC compliance, and GCC High services. Stay up to date on evolving frameworks, mission-driven innovation, and protecting data in high-security environments. Subscribe for Cloud Insights Featured Insights Podcast ǀ Decoding CMMC Compliance for Government Contractor Data In this special edition of the Protiviti Legal Perspectives podcast series, we delve into the complexities of new data protection and cybersecurity government regulations in the defense industry with Alexander W. Major, Partner, McCarter & English and Perry Keating, President of Protiviti Government Services. Listen Now The DoD unveils the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Program: A primer for defense contractors The DoD's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program sets stringent compliance standards to protect sensitive data across the defense supply chain, enhancing national security. Read More Jumpstart Your CMMC Compliance with Microsoft Discover Protiviti's Microsoft CMMC Offerings. Get tailored compliance solutions and expert guidance to meet CMMC requirements. Read More Frequently Asked Questions What are GCC High Services, and who are they designed for? + GCC High Services are specialized cloud solutions built for U.S. federal agencies, prime contractors and subcontractors that handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). These services ensure secure, compliant environments that meet FedRAMP High, CMMC and NIST 800-171 requirements. What is included in a typical GCC High Services engagement with Protiviti? + Our engagements typically include readiness assessments, enclave design and build, cloud migration and ongoing operations and remediation—delivered through agile sprints and supported by AI-enabled tools and templates. Why is GCC High preferred over commercial cloud environments for government data? + GCC High is specifically designed to meet the stringent security and regulatory standards required for handling federal data. Protiviti’s GCC High Services ensure your environment is isolated, hardened and compliant from day one. Can GCC High Services help modernize legacy systems? + Protiviti helps clients modernize legacy systems by designing secure, mission-ready cloud enclaves that support advanced capabilities while ensuring full compliance with federal cybersecurity standards. Is GCC High required for CMMC compliance? + While not always mandatory, GCC High Services are often the preferred environment for achieving CMMC compliance—especially at higher maturity levels—due to their enhanced security controls and alignment with Department of Defense requirements. Do I need GCC High for handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)? + If your organization processes or stores CUI on behalf of the federal government, using GCC High Services is strongly recommended to meet the isolation, encryption and compliance standards outlined in frameworks like NIST 800-171 and CMMC.
