1Kosmos: FedRAMP High-Authorized Identity Verification and Passwordless Authentication for the Public Sector

Public sector agencies are battling surging identity fraud, sophisticated phishing, account takeovers, and deepfakes—while delivering secure, seamless digital services under strict compliance and privacy rules.

1Kosmos delivers a unified, government-grade platform that combines high-assurance identity verification (IDV), passwordless authentication, and decentralized credential management—built on a private, permissioned blockchain with FedRAMP High authorization.

As the only Kantara-certified Credential Service Provider with FedRAMP High Authorization, 1Kosmos brings the highest level of security, compliance, and flexibility to government agencies and commercial organizations alike.

Designed for Government Missions

Headquartered in New Jersey, 1Kosmos (formerly known for its BlockID solution) was founded in 2018 to address fundamental weaknesses in traditional identity and access management (IAM): passwords, centralized data stores vulnerable to breaches, and fragmented processes that hinder both security and user experience. The company has secured major funding rounds and expanded rapidly to meet federal, state, and local demands.

1Kosmos supports three core public sector pillars:

• Workforce Identity — Secure onboarding and access for federal/state employees and contractors.
• Citizen/Resident Identity — Remote, high-assurance verification for benefits, portals, and services.
• Critical Infrastructure Protection — Phishing-resistant authentication for high-impact systems.

FedRAMP High and Kantara Certification: Highest Government Standards

1Kosmos stands out as the only Kantara-certified full-service Credential Service Provider (CSP) with FedRAMP High authorization. This dual distinction validates the platform for the federal government’s most sensitive unclassified data, including law enforcement, national security, financial, and healthcare systems.

Key compliances include:

• NIST SP 800-63-3 (IAL2/IAL3 proofing, AAL3 authentication)
• Department of Defense Impact Level 4 (IL4) for mission-critical workloads
• FIDO2, ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type 2, and ISO/IEC 30107-3 Level 2 liveness (PAD)
• PIV/CAC bridging capabilities

Availability on GSA Schedule, NASA SEWP V, and ITES-SW2 (via Carahsoft) streamlines procurement for federal, state, and local agencies.

Privacy-First, Decentralized Architecture

1Kosmos uses a private, permissioned blockchain and public-private key cryptography. Personally identifiable information (PII) and biometrics remain encrypted and under user control in digital identity wallets—never stored centrally or monetized by the platform. This eliminates traditional data honeypots while enabling verifiable credentials that citizens and employees control.

Core capabilities:

• High-Assurance Identity Proofing: Verifies government-issued IDs (190+ countries), performs authoritative checks (e.g., AAMVA), and applies ISO-certified liveness detection plus facial biometrics for >99% accuracy in deterministic matching.
• Passwordless Authentication: FIDO2 passkeys, biometric LiveID, and hardware options—fully phishing-resistant and integrable with existing systems.
• Reusable Digital Wallets & Reverification: Issue strong credentials once; support seamless, risk-based reverification for role changes or suspicious activity.
• Lifecycle Management: Onboarding, continuous authentication, and secure access across web, mobile, and in-person scenarios.

Public Sector Use Cases

Citizen/Resident Services: Enable remote IAL2 proofing for benefits enrollment, tax portals, licensing, and other digital government services. Reduce in-person requirements while preventing synthetic identity and benefits fraud. Citizens receive reusable, privacy-preserving credentials.

Government Workforce & Contractors: Streamline secure onboarding, replace passwords across applications, and support PIV/CAC environments. Ideal for hybrid and remote federal workforces.

Fraud Prevention & Compliance: Triangulate document, biometric, and authoritative data sources to block fraudulent claims and access attempts with high confidence.

The platform deploys via APIs, SDKs, and pre-built connectors, often achieving rapid time-to-value even in complex legacy environments.

Analyst Recognition and Government Readiness

1Kosmos earns top marks in independent evaluations, including strong Gartner positioning in identity verification for workforce scenarios. Its FedRAMP High and Kantara credentials position it uniquely for public sector modernization initiatives aligned with Executive Order 14028, Zero Trust mandates, and NIST guidelines.

Real-World Value for Agencies

Agencies using 1Kosmos report:

• Significant reduction in identity-related fraud
• Faster citizen and employee onboarding
• Lower helpdesk burden from password resets
• Enhanced privacy posture and audit readiness
• Scalable support for millions of authentications

The architecture’s focus on user-controlled credentials and decentralized storage directly supports “verify once, use many” models while minimizing data breach risks.

Meeting the Moment in Public Sector Identity

As threats from AI-generated impersonation grow and citizens demand frictionless digital services, public agencies need solutions that deliver both security and usability at scale. 1Kosmos bridges this gap with a single FedRAMP High platform that unifies proofing, authentication, and credential management—grounded in privacy-by-design and blockchain-secured decentralization.

For federal, state, and local governments modernizing identity infrastructure while meeting the highest compliance standards, 1Kosmos provides a production-proven, future-ready foundation.