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# sk185111 - How to enable GAIA devices for FedRAMP ThreatCloud

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk185111 |
| Date Created | 2026-08-18 |
| Last Modified | 2026-08-18 |
| Technical Level | Advanced |
| Products | Security Gateway, Cloud Firewall |
| Versions | R81.20, R81.20 |
| OS | Gaia |

## Symptoms

- Gaia security gateways are enabled for commercial ThreatCloud access by default. FedRAMP-compliant gateways need to be configured to access government ThreatCloud only and have commercial ThreatCloud access disabled.

## Cause

R81.20 GAIA security gateways are enabled for commercial ThreatCloud access by default. FedRAMP-compliant gateways need to be configured to access government ThreatCloud only and have commercial ThreatCloud access disabled. This ensures that all data processed by Check Point ThreatCloud is maintained in the United States.

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