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Zoom for Defense: Meeting the stringent security, connectivity and mission-critical communications needs of the U.S. Department of Defense

New government platform available effective December 1, 2025

3 min read

Updated on December 01, 2025

Published on December 01, 2025

In this blog

01 Why this authorization matters - Jumplink to Why this authorization matters
02 What’s currently IL4-authorized (and what's coming soon) - Jumplink to What’s currently IL4-authorized (and what's coming soon)
03 Eligible users - Jumplink to Eligible users
04 For more information - Jumplink to For more information

Chris Boyd

Zoom Head of U.S. Federal Sales

Zoom for Defense has officially received authorization from the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) for Impact Level 4 (IL4) communications on the DoD’s NIPRNet. This authorization builds on Zoom’s previous DISA and U.S. Air Force Authorities to Operate (ATOs) and now enables IL4 collaboration directly behind the DoD Boundary Connection Access Point (BCAP). With this approval, Zoom for Defense strengthens its position as a secure, mission-ready collaboration platform for defense organizations.

DISA’s IL4 authorization reflects a comprehensive evaluation of Zoom for Defense’s security controls, compliance posture, and operational readiness. Achieving this designation demonstrates Zoom’s ability to meet the Department of Defense’s stringent requirements for handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and supporting mission-critical operations.

As the DoD accelerates adoption of commercial cloud solutions, DISA ensures that cloud service offerings meet the DoD Security Requirement Guidelines (SRG) for security, interoperability, and performance. With IL4 authorization on the NIPRNet, Zoom for Defense is validated for secure collaboration both within DoD networks and with mission partners connecting through approved internet-facing environments.

Zoom for Defense offers the following IL4-authorized capabilities:

With these tools, DoD organizations get a comprehensive, flexible collaboration platform for day-to-day operational coordination or mission-critical communications while meeting IL4-level mission demands.

The authorization is applicable across the entire Department of Defense, whether you’re in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or part of a supporting agency or mission-partner organization, you’re included.

We are honored to be a trusted partner for communication, collaboration, and continuity of operations across the DoD and its mission partners. For more details on Zoom for Defense please visit Zoom's government website or the Zoom Trust Center.