Cisco FedRAMP SD-WAN Implementation for U.S. Army CECOM

This case study outlines the deployment of Cisco FedRAMP SD-WAN using Cisco DNA Enterprise Agreement Tier-2 (1G) licenses to modernize the U.S. Army CECOM's wide area networking capabilities. The document describes the mission context, highlighting the need for a secure and scalable solution that aligns with DoD Zero Trust principles and FedRAMP compliance. It details the challenges faced by CECOM, including operational complexity, security and compliance requirements, and the need for consistent network performance across various locations. The implementation involved architecture design, license provisioning, configuration, and policy development, followed by phased deployment and validation. The results indicate improved mission readiness, enhanced security posture, operational efficiency, scalability, and cost optimization. The deployment has provided a modern WAN foundation that supports current Army missions and future modernization efforts, significantly improving network resilience and operational capabilities across the CECOM enterprise.