Protecting Public Services: Sitefinity Cloud Simplifies Compliance with ACN Certification

Progress Sitefinity Cloud platform has recently acquired ACN certification, which can help customers and public services maintain high data protection and service reliability standards.

Progress Sitefinity Cloud platform has recently become ACN certified. This confirms that both Sitefinity Cloud PaaS (Platform as a Service) and Sitefinity SaaS (Software as a Service) meet the stringent cybersecurity and operational standards established by Italy’s National Cybersecurity Agency (ACN) for public administration cloud services.

This certification acknowledges that Sitefinity Cloud platform adheres to essential security, operational and resilience criteria, helping customers and public services maintain high data protection and service reliability standards.

What Is ACN Certification?

In today’s digital landscape where security is paramount, Italy’s National Cybersecurity Agency—Agenzia per la Cybersicurezza Nazionale (ACN)—has implemented stringent standards for cloud services utilized by public administration. These standards indicate that cloud platforms adhere to essential security, operational and cyber resilience criteria, thereby upholding data protection and service reliability.

To attain ACN certification, cloud service providers must demonstrate compliance with stringent cybersecurity frameworks. This accreditation is vital for organizations managing sensitive or strategic information.

Who Needs ACN Certification?

ACN certification is mandatory for cloud services used by Italian public sector organizations, including:

• Government agencies
• Local municipalities and regional administrations
• Educational institutions
• Healthcare organizations
• Public service providers

For these entities, selecting a content management system (CMS) certified by ACN is important for both security and regulatory compliance.

Why ACN Certification Matters

Cyberthreats against public institutions and government services are increasing and using a non-accredited CMS can introduce vulnerabilities. Unsecured CMS platforms may expose sensitive data, affect operational integrity and lead to non-compliance with national cybersecurity regulations, making them potential targets for cyber-attacks. Securing cloud environments helps maintain the integrity and availability of public services.

Key Benefits of ACN-Certified Cloud Platforms

• Advanced data protection – ACN certification confirms adherence to cybersecurity best practices, thereby mitigating the risks of data breaches.
• Regulatory compliance – Platforms certified under ACN comply with the Italian National Cybersecurity Strategy, qualifying them for adoption by public administrations.
• Operational continuity – Public institutions demand high uptime and service reliability, which ACN-certified cloud providers are obliged to guarantee.
• Risk reduction – Selecting a certified cloud solution helps mitigate risks associated with cyberattacks, data leaks and service interruptions.

Sitefinity Cloud (PaaS and SaaS) Now ACN-Certified

The Progress Sitefinity Cloud SaaS and PaaS offerings have received ACN certification and meet the rigorous cybersecurity and operational standards established by ACN for Public Administration cloud services. This certification was obtained through COMMED IA, a Sitefinity implementation partner with solid expertise in serving public sector organizations.

Sitefinity Cloud platform is a fully managed cloud-native CMS platform built on Microsoft Azure offering both SaaS and PaaS deployment options. It provides robust security, scalability and operational efficiency, making it an ideal choice for public institutions looking to comply with regulatory standards, reduce infrastructure costs and enhance data protection.

To explore the detailed security measures and best practices, we invite you to view our comprehensive paper on Sitefinity security. This document provides an in-depth analysis of the platform’s security capabilities that help keep your data protected and your operations resilient.

Whether you choose Sitefinity Cloud PaaS or SaaS, security is at the core of the platform. Public institutions, enterprises and organizations handling sensitive data trust Sitefinity Cloud platform to deliver enterprise-grade security, enable compliance and improve operational resilience.

Key Security Capabilities of Sitefinity Cloud PaaS and SaaS:

• SOC 2 and HIPAA certified
• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Supports customer efforts toward maintaining compliance with the data protection rules
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for secure access
• Hosted on Microsoft Azure with Zero Trust Architecture and built-in Web Application Firewall (WAF) through Cloudflare
• 99.9% uptime SLA with automated backups and disaster recovery options
• Geo-redundant hosting to support service continuity across multiple regions
• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) for real-time monitoring and analysis of events
• Tracking and logging of security data for compliance or auditing purposes

Want to learn more about the security certification of Sitefinity and how it enables compliance with regulatory standards? Discover the detailed insights.

How to Achieve and Maintain ACN Compliance

For organizations in the public sector, selecting an ACN-certified cloud service is important for regulatory compliance and security. The Sitefinity Cloud PaaS and SaaS solutions can help maintain a high level of data protection, operational resilience and adherence to national cybersecurity laws.

For more information about ACN certification and how Sitefinity Cloud CRM can assist with digital transformation, please contact us for a consultation on achieving full compliance with Italy’s National Cybersecurity Standards.

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