Validated Architecture Demonstrates Extreme’s Commitment to Security and Compliance in High-Security Environments

In today’s high-risk, high-regulation environments, IT leaders need more than powerful technology—they need proven, validated security.

That’s why Extreme Networks continues to add to its global compliance portfolio by adding new hardware to current FIPS 140-3, DoDIN APL, Common Criteria and ISO certifications, and pursuing global standards for the software portfolio—reinforcing our commitment to helping agencies and enterprises protect sensitive data, align with complex regulatory frameworks, and confidently modernize their digital infrastructures.

These certifications—current and actively in progress—represent more than milestones. They are markers of trust, transparency, and operational readiness across government agencies and regulated industries. This work spans both validated on-premises infrastructure and secure cloud-based platforms, ensuring consistent security and compliance across deployment models.

A globally aligned security strategy

Extreme’s global security strategy spans both hardware-focused certifications such as FIPS 140-3, DoDIN APL, and Common Criteria, and cloud security programs for its cloud and hybrid offerings, including GovRAMP (in progress) and FedRAMP (in progress) in the United States, C5 in Germany, and ISMAP in Japan, supporting secure modernization across regulated environments worldwide.

Together, these efforts demonstrate Extreme Networks’ commitment to building a world-class, globally aligned security profile - enabling governments to modernize confidently while maintaining the resilience, accountability, and transparency required in regulated environments.

Defense-grade interoperability and cybersecurity

The DoDIN APL is the Department of Defense’s authoritative list of approved solutions for DoD networks, which must undergo rigorous cybersecurity, interoperability, and performance validation.

Extreme’s DoDIN APL-approved switching platforms—including the 5000 Series (EXOS 33.4) and SLX 8000 Series (SLXOS 20.6)—demonstrate readiness for mission-critical environments across core, distribution, and access layers.

This validation ensures interoperability across multi-vendor environments, accelerates procurement, and reduces operational risk in highly secure deployments.

Internationally recognized security validation

Common Criteria provides globally recognized assurance that IT solutions meet clearly defined, independently tested security standards.

Extreme continues to maintain and expand Common Criteria certifications across its portfolio, supporting international customers and enabling cross-border compliance for public sector and critical infrastructure deployments.

The backbone of network security

Across cloud and edge environments, Extreme’s security foundation is built on globally recognized standards, including NIST 800-53, ISO/IEC 27001, 27017, and 27701, as well as SOC 2.

These frameworks provide a comprehensive model for security and risk management - with NIST 800-53 serving as the baseline for defining and operationalizing security controls across government and regulated environments.

Critically, these frameworks are not static. Through continuous monitoring (ConMon), organizations can ensure that security controls remain effective over time - enabling ongoing assessment, real-time visibility, and sustained compliance as environments evolve.

This standards-based approach extends across cloud platforms and into the physical network itself—ensuring that cloud platforms, management systems, and on-premises infrastructure operate under a unified security and compliance model.

By combining NIST-aligned governance with validated infrastructure at the edge, Extreme enables organizations to build secure, validated, end-to-end architectures designed for long-term resilience, evolving threats, and changing regulatory requirements.

Why certifications matter more than ever

In regulated industries - from government and public safety to healthcare, finance, energy, and transportation - certifications are no longer optional. They are the foundation of trust, helping organizations:

• Accelerate procurement
• Reduce risk
• Ensure transparency
• Validate security outcomes

Extreme Networks’ continued investment in security validation reflects our commitment to delivering technology that meets the highest standards today—and is prepared for the evolving requirements of tomorrow. Visit the Extreme Networks Trust Center to learn more about our security, compliance, and validation strategy.