BeyondTrust Achieves TX-RAMP Level 2 Certification Across Full Product Portfolio, Strengthening Trust in State Identity Security
BeyondTrust Achieves TX-RAMP Level 2 Certification Across Full Portfolio, Strengthening Trust in State Identity Security
BeyondTrust’s full product portfolio is now TX-RAMP Level 2 certified, helping Texas agencies simplify procurement, meet compliance requirements, and strengthen identity security with trusted, auditable solutions.
Advancing Cybersecurity for State and Local Governments with Proven, Compliant Identity Security
BeyondTrust is proud to announce that our entire product portfolio has achieved TX-RAMP Level 2 Certification. This includes Identity Security Insights®, Password Safe (PS), Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM), Privileged Remote Access (PRA), Remote Support (RS), and Entitle. This significant milestone demonstrates our continued investment in state and local government security and compliance. It also builds on our achievement of FedRAMP® Moderate Authorization for Privileged Remote Access, Remote Support, and Identity Security Insights, underscoring our leadership in delivering trusted, auditable, and secure identity security solutions across federal and state environments.
Together, these certifications reflect a simple but powerful truth: trust is earned through transparency, validation, and continuous improvement.
What Is TX-RAMP and Why Do Texas Agencies Need It?
The Texas Risk and Authorization Management Program (TX-RAMP), administered by the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR), establishes a consistent framework for evaluating and authorizing cloud-based services used by Texas state agencies.
To qualify for Level 2 Certification, vendors must meet the most stringent TX-RAMP requirements. This includes adherence to 223 NIST 800-53 Moderate Impact Baseline controls, evidence of FedRAMP Moderate Authorization, quarterly vulnerability reporting, and continuous monitoring.
TX-RAMP certification became a statutory requirement on January 1, 2022, under Texas Government Code §2054.0593, which mandates that state agencies may only contract with vendors holding an active certification.
For public sector organizations, this program simplifies cloud adoption while ensuring data protection, risk mitigation, and compliance across hybrid IT environments. For BeyondTrust, it is a validation of our identity security leadership and our mission to help every level of government operate with confidence and control.
A Unified Platform of TX-RAMP Certified Identity Security Solutions for State and Local Agencies
BeyondTrust’s TX-RAMP Level 2 Certification now extends across six integrated solutions, forming the most comprehensive identity security platform available to government customers today.
Solution | Description | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| A cloud-native analytics and visibility platform that unifies data to help agencies discover hidden risks, detect identity-based threats, and prioritize action. | Delivers centralized dashboards and automated reporting for compliance frameworks such as NIST, FedRAMP, and TX-RAMP, providing agencies with actionable intelligence to strengthen their security posture. (Now FedRAMP Moderate Authorized and TX-RAMP Level 2 Certified) |
| A leading privileged credential management solution that automates the discovery, rotation, and control of privileged credentials across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. | Helps agencies enforce least privilege, eliminate shared credentials, and maintain full auditability for every privileged session—which are critical requirements for TX-RAMP and zero trust architectures. |
| Remove excessive privileges, enforce granular access policies, and control elevation requests without disrupting user productivity. | By extending least privilege to every endpoint, Endpoint Privilege Management helps prevent lateral movement and privilege escalation attacks, while supporting compliance with both state and federal mandates. |
| Enables secure, auditable remote access for internal administrators and third-party vendors without VPNs. | Agencies can monitor, record, and control all privileged sessions. (Now FedRAMP Moderate Authorized and TX-RAMP Level 2 Certified) |
| Empowers IT and service desk teams to deliver secure remote assistance to any user or device—anywhere, at any time—without compromising compliance. | By combining powerful session auditing with strong authentication and granular control, Remote Support helps agencies support their workforce efficiently while maintaining full oversight. (Now FedRAMP Moderate Authorized and TX-RAMP Level 2 Certified) |
| Automates identity governance and entitlement management to help agencies discover, review, and remediate overprivileged accounts. | By providing continuous insight into who has access to what—and why—Entitle strengthens compliance and reduces identity-related risk across cloud and on-premises environments. |
Benefits of TX-RAMP Certification for Texas State Agencies
Earning TX-RAMP Level 2 Certification across our entire portfolio reflects more than compliance—it represents a commitment to the mission of secure public service.
For Texas agencies, it means simplified procurement, reduced administrative burden, and a higher degree of confidence that their chosen solutions meet or exceed state-mandated security requirements.
For BeyondTrust, it validates years of investment in our security frameworks, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across our development, operations, and cloud delivery processes.
And for the broader public sector community, it signals a new benchmark for what identity security vendors can and should deliver: trusted solutions that protect data, enable visibility, and simplify compliance at scale.
Setting a New Standard for State-Level Cloud Security
While TX-RAMP is unique to Texas, its success has influenced how other states are approaching cloud security assurance. Frameworks like GovRAMP, CJIS, and NIST 800-53 continue to gain traction as states seek consistent, measurable standards for vendor authorization.
BeyondTrust’s achievement demonstrates how a rigorous approach to TX-RAMP can accelerate progress toward multi-state compliance. By aligning our portfolio to both FedRAMP and TX-RAMP, we’ve enabled other states to leverage similar frameworks and reciprocity models, reducing redundant assessments and strengthening collective security.
As state and local governments continue to modernize their IT infrastructure and expand cloud adoption, BeyondTrust stands ready to provide secure, compliant, and resilient identity security built for today’s threat landscape.
BeyondTrust’s Commitment to the Future of Public Sector Security
The path to TX-RAMP certification required more than documentation; it required validation, transparency, and continuous collaboration across product, compliance, and engineering teams. Maintaining this certification demands the same level of discipline going forward.
BeyondTrust continues to invest in automated reporting and continuous assessment to maintain TX-RAMP and FedRAMP certifications. This ensures long-term support for secure cloud adoption across state and local agencies.
We believe that secure access begins with trusted identity controls, and that certification is not just a checkbox—it’s a responsibility.
With TX-RAMP Level 2 certification across our full portfolio and FedRAMP Moderate Authorization for Identity Security Insights, Privileged Remote Access, and Remote Support, BeyondTrust delivers the proven, compliant foundation state and local agencies need to advance zero trust and safeguard the public mission.
Strengthen identity security and simplify compliance with BeyondTrust’s TX-RAMP Level 2 and FedRAMP Moderate Authorized solutions. Visit BeyondTrust.com/public-sector to learn more.
FAQs
TX-RAMP Level 2 is the highest security authorization under the Texas Risk and Authorization Management Program. It establishes strict standards for cloud service providers, aligning with NIST 800-53 and FedRAMP® Moderate baselines to protect sensitive government data.
Texas agencies are required by law to use TX-RAMP certified vendors. This ensures secure cloud adoption, consistent risk management, and compliance with state and federal cybersecurity mandates.
BeyondTrust’s TX-RAMP Level 2 certification includes Identity Security Insights®, Password Safe, Endpoint Privilege Management, Privileged Remote Access, Remote Support, and Entitle.
TX-RAMP Level 2 leverages reciprocity with FedRAMP Moderate, reducing redundant assessments while ensuring consistent protection and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Agencies can streamline procurement, meet regulatory requirements, and strengthen their security posture with a unified, TX-RAMP Level 2 certified identity security platform.
It remains valid for three years with continuous monitoring and annual reviews.
About the Author
Bill Venteicher
Bill Venteicher is the Director of Public Sector marketing at BeyondTrust, where he helps federal, state and local, and education organizations strengthen identity security that is critical to securely completing their mission. As a 19-year product marketing leader and evangelist, Bill builds stories, marketing, and positioning that connect mission outcomes and needs to practical controls and measurable risk reduction. Before BeyondTrust, he has been a trusted source and public speaker. He led vertical product marketing in HR tech, CrowdStrike, and IBM Security, with specialization in SaaS, Security Services, and offensive and defensive cybersecurity. Bill lives in Austin and is a proud dad of three, bringing an educator’s clarity and a coaching mindset to every project.