A significant new development now enables Claude models to operate under stringent security standards on Google Cloud’s Vertex AI platform. With the recent authorizations for highly secure federal and defense workloads, government agencies and defense-related organizations can now harness the power of Claude while adhering to rigorous regulatory compliance.
This advancement offers federal agencies a streamlined approach to integrate advanced artificial intelligence into their operations. The Vertex AI platform, now validated for use with Claude in environments classified under FedRAMP High and DoD Impact Level 2, facilitates secure deployments across various sectors such as healthcare, public safety, finance, and emergency services. Defense contractors and agencies can similarly benefit by deploying Claude in approved settings for non-controlled unclassified information.
Key benefits of this development include:
- The ability to build robust AI applications and workflows that meet strict security standards.
- Access to the full family of Claude models, including the advanced capabilities of the latest iteration, Claude 3.7 Sonnet.
- The opportunity to drive digital transformation initiatives using cutting-edge artificial intelligence technologies.
The integration of Claude on Vertex AI provides fully managed, serverless models via API endpoints, eliminating the need for agencies to provision or manage complex infrastructure. This approach not only simplifies deployment but also ensures that technical and security prerequisites are consistently met. Additionally, this milestone paves the way for future enhancements, including potential compatibility with even more sensitive Department of Defense workloads.
Government teams interested in implementing these capabilities can begin by setting up a Google Cloud environment configured with Assured Workloads, which offers enhanced security and compliance controls tailored for governmental use. The process involves:
- Establishing a Google Cloud environment with Assured Workloads tailored to meet FedRAMP High or IL2 standards.
- Accessing the Claude models through the Vertex AI Model Garden.
- Starting development projects using the Vertex AI API endpoints.
For professional guidance on integrating Claude into federal applications while ensuring full adherence to security and compliance mandates, interested parties are encouraged to reach out via email at pubsec@anthropic.com.
