Assured sets up a U.S. public-sector arm to offer Rubrik Security Cloud as a managed service

Herndon, Va. — New U.S. public-sector division to deliver Rubrik Security Cloud as-a-service

Assured Data Protection announced it has launched a U.S. public sector division based in Herndon, Va., to sell and operate Rubrik Security Cloud as-a-service for federal, state and local agencies. The move positions Assured to package backup, ransomware resilience and managed recovery under a single subscription offering aimed at government IT teams that lack in‑house capacity to run complex data protection programs.

The announcement frames the new division as a response to rising threats and tight budgets in government IT. Assured says the service will be delivered as a managed cloud offering that combines Rubrik’s data security platform with Assured’s own operations and support. The company highlighted its intent to serve a broad range of agencies and to provide staff augmentation, rapid recovery tools and continuous monitoring as part of the subscription.

What the managed Rubrik Security Cloud service will give agencies

Assured describes the product as a bundled, managed version of Rubrik Security Cloud. That means customers should expect core functions you would normally get from Rubrik plus some services run by Assured’s team: automated backups, ransomware detection and isolation, point-in-time recovery, and operational support to restore systems after an incident.

The delivery model is explicitly “as-a-service.” Agencies would not buy software licenses and run everything themselves; instead they would subscribe to a package that includes cloud-hosted software, storage and managed operations. Assured also says it will offer managed services such as policy management, threat hunting support, and hands-on recovery assistance during outages.

Target customers named in the release include federal civilian agencies, state IT departments and larger local governments. The company pitched the solution toward organizations that need stronger ransomware defenses but lack the staff to keep complex backup systems tuned and tested.

Assured’s announcement referenced service expectations and support claims: the firm promised 24/7 operational monitoring and incident response assistance as part of the managed service. However, the release did not publish detailed, measurable service-level agreements in the announcement itself—so exact recovery-time or recovery-point promises remain framed as goals rather than verifiable guarantees.

Where Assured will operate, who it will work with, and what it plans for compliance

The new division is anchored in Herndon, Va., a short drive from major federal customers in the Washington, D.C. area. Assured said it will provide localized support and field teams for agencies that require on-site work, and it plans to leverage a partner ecosystem to handle integration and procurement needs.

The announcement emphasized partnerships with technology vendors and systems integrators but stopped short of listing binding contract vehicles or named integration partners. For government procurement this matters: broad partner claims are useful, but agencies typically want to see specific contract vehicles like GSA schedules, state master contracts or cooperative purchasing arrangements before a new vendor can be put to work quickly.

On compliance, Assured said the division will pursue the accreditations buyers expect for sensitive government workloads. The company referenced plans to seek FedRAMP authorization and to align with criminal-justice data rules where relevant, but the release did not claim existing FedRAMP authorization at launch. That means agencies with strict compliance needs will be watching for formal certification milestones before committing sensitive data.

Reporters should note the difference between stated aims and achieved accreditations: pursuing FedRAMP or CJIS is a clear sign of intent, but neither is the same as already having the paperwork and audit history that many agencies require.

Why this move matters for government IT and the cybersecurity market

The pitch is straightforward: some agencies want the protection Rubrik provides but do not have the staff or budget to operate it. Packaging Rubrik Security Cloud as a managed subscription gives those agencies a simpler procurement story and a single vendor to call during a crisis. For small and medium-sized government IT shops, that can be a powerful draw.

That said, Assured enters a crowded market. Large cloud providers, specialist government integrators and established managed-security firms already chase the same customers. The differentiator for Assured will likely be how quickly it can prove real-world recoveries, get necessary federal approvals, and win placement on government contract vehicles that make buying straightforward.

From the perspective of agency buyers, a managed-as-a-service model reduces staffing burden and shifts operational risk to a vendor. But it also raises new questions about data ownership, vendor lock-in and how quickly a third party can return critical systems during an outage. Agencies will weigh those trade-offs as they compare bids.

What to watch next — contract wins, certifications and proof points

For reporters and procurement watchers, the obvious next items to track are pilot contracts and procurement wins. Watch for announcements of task orders, state master contract awards, or placement on federal purchasing schedules. Those are the signals that the offering is moving from press release to real work.

Certification progress is another key milestone. Assured said it will pursue FedRAMP and other government-focused accreditations; firm dates or completed authorizations would materially change how many agencies can use the service. Also look for early customer references or case studies that demonstrate recovery after an incident—those will be the most persuasive proof points.

The release included quotes from company leadership and named contacts for media and procurement inquiries. Interested reporters should reach out to those contacts or check the company’s public materials for updates on contract vehicles, partner names, and certification timelines.