GCC High is hosting. PolicyCortex is governance.
- 01FedRAMP High-authorized Microsoft 365 + Azure for CUI and ITAR data
- 02Provides hosting environment and infrastructure boundary
- 03Microsoft-only — no AWS, GCP, hybrid coverage
- 04Per-user licensing model
- 01Autonomous governance platform across any cloud, including GCC High
- 02Continuously monitors configurations against compliance frameworks
- 03Collects evidence, generates SSP/POA&M, remediates autonomously
- 04Multi-cloud — AWS GovCloud, Azure Gov, GCC High, GCP, hybrid
| CAPABILITY | POLICYCORTEX | GCC HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| Compliant hosting environment | ||
| Microsoft 365 GovCloud | ||
| Azure Government integration | ||
| Continuous compliance monitoring | ||
| Automated evidence collection | ||
| Autonomous remediation | ||
| Multi-cloud support (AWS, Azure, GCP) | ||
| Cost-as-governance signal | ||
| AI model observability | ||
| ATO workflow automation | ||
| SSP/POA&M generation | ||
| NIST 800-171 control mapping | ||
| 12+ compliance frameworks | ||
| Rollback capability | ||
| Role-scoped access controls | ||
| FedRAMP-authorized infrastructure |
● BASED ON PUBLIC PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION AS OF MARCH 2026
Most defense contractors need both layers.
GCC High gives you the infrastructure boundary; PolicyCortex ensures your configurations within that boundary stay compliant. GCC High is the substrate; PolicyCortex is the operating model that runs on top of it.
PolicyCortex also extends governance to AWS GovCloud, Google Cloud, and hybrid environments — giving you a single compliance view across all your infrastructure, not just Microsoft.
Do I need PolicyCortex if I already use GCC High?
Yes — they solve different problems. GCC High provides a compliant hosting environment for Microsoft workloads. PolicyCortex provides the governance, monitoring, and remediation layer that ensures your actual configurations meet compliance requirements. Many defense contractors use both.
Can PolicyCortex run inside GCC High?
Yes. PolicyCortex supports deployment into GCC High, GovCloud, and other government cloud environments. It can also monitor GCC High workloads from outside the environment.
Is GCC High enough for CMMC Level 2 certification?
GCC High provides the infrastructure baseline, but CMMC Level 2 certification requires continuous monitoring, evidence collection, and implementation of all 110 NIST 800-171 controls. GCC High doesn't do this automatically — you still need a governance layer to manage compliance.
How does pricing compare?
GCC High is a premium Microsoft 365/Azure environment with per-user licensing. PolicyCortex is a governance platform priced separately. Since they solve different problems, most organizations budget for both. Contact us for specific pricing.
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