In response to rising cyber threats targeting public and private sectors, Executive Order 14028 laid out a bold mandate to enhance national cybersecurity. This order has wide-reaching implications—not just for federal agencies, but also for contractors, vendors, and any organization in the federal supply chain.
Migrating to Microsoft GCC High is one of the most strategic steps a contractor can take to meet the order’s expectations—and experienced GCC High migration services make the transition seamless.
Key Pillars of Executive Order 14028
The Executive Order focuses on:
Zero Trust Architecture
Improved incident response
Enhanced supply chain security
Government cloud migration and secure data practices
Each of these elements aligns directly with the capabilities built into Microsoft’s GCC High environment.
How GCC High Supports Compliance with the EO
1. Zero Trust Readiness
GCC High provides foundational tools for Zero Trust including:
Isolated Azure AD
Conditional Access
MFA enforcement
Least privilege configurations
These align with the EO’s requirement for federal agencies and contractors to adopt Zero Trust strategies.
2. Improved Visibility & Incident Detection
With GCC High, organizations can:
Leverage Microsoft Defender and Sentinel for threat detection
Enable continuous logging and centralized monitoring
Respond to threats with built-in automation and forensics tools
These tools support the EO’s goals of modern, responsive cybersecurity.
3. Data Protection at Every Level
Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and export-controlled data require strict controls. GCC High:
Ensures U.S.-only data residency
Supports ITAR and DFARS compliance
Enables Microsoft Purview for labeling and data loss prevention
This level of control satisfies both Executive Order requirements and CMMC/NIST standards.
Why Act Now
Agencies and primes are increasingly requiring their contractors to align with EO 14028. Delaying your migration can lead to:
Lost contract opportunities
Failed audits
Delayed CMMC certification
Early adoption through GCC High migration services helps future-proof your compliance posture.