Bugcrowd and Carahsoft Partner to Bring FedRAMP-Authorized Security Solutions to Public Sector

Collaboration expands access to Bugcrowd's proactive vulnerability testing platform for federal, state, and local agencies.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 1:36pm

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Bugcrowd, a leading crowdsourced security platform, has partnered with Carahsoft Technology Corp., a trusted government IT solutions provider, to make Bugcrowd's FedRAMP Moderate-authorized security solutions available to public sector customers. Through this partnership, federal, state, and local agencies can leverage Bugcrowd's cloud-native platform to proactively identify and remediate vulnerabilities across their environments using a global community of vetted security researchers.

Why it matters

This partnership addresses the growing cybersecurity talent shortage in the public sector by connecting agencies with Bugcrowd's diverse community of security researchers. It also enables government organizations to test their systems in a secure, compliant environment and strengthen their modern defense strategies against evolving cyber threats.

The details

Under the agreement, Carahsoft will serve as Bugcrowd's Master Government Aggregator, making the company's security solutions available to the public sector through Carahsoft's reseller partners and contract vehicles, including NASA SEWP V, OMNIA Partners, and E&I Cooperative Services. Bugcrowd's cloud-native platform operates in a FedRAMP Moderate-authorized environment, supporting data protection, operational integrity, and compliance-focused deployment for government customers.

  • Bugcrowd and Carahsoft announced the partnership on April 8, 2026.

The players

Bugcrowd

A leading crowdsourced security platform that enables organizations to proactively discover and remediate vulnerabilities through managed bug bounty programs, vulnerability disclosure programs, penetration testing, and red teaming.

Carahsoft Technology Corp.

A trusted government IT solutions provider that serves as Bugcrowd's Master Government Aggregator, making the company's security solutions available to the public sector through its reseller partners and contract vehicles.

Kent Wilson

VP of Global Public Sector at Bugcrowd.

Brian O'Donnell

Vice President of Cybersecurity Solutions at Carahsoft.

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What they’re saying

“We are pleased to partner with Carahsoft to expand access to Bugcrowd's FedRAMP Moderate authorized platform across the Public Sector. Federal, State and Local agencies are seeking secure, scalable ways to proactively identify and remediate vulnerabilities across their environments. Through Carahsoft's trusted Government distribution network, teams can leverage the diverse ingenuity of elite security researchers through a secure, cloud-native environment.”

— Kent Wilson, VP of Global Public Sector at Bugcrowd

“With Bugcrowd's achievement of a FedRAMP Moderate designation, Carahsoft and its reseller partners are providing Public Sector customers access to the innovative, crowdsourced security capabilities that are essential for Federal, State and Local supply chains to strengthen modern defense strategies. This collaboration aligns with Carahsoft's goal of empowering the Public Sector with high-quality security solutions that protect mission-critical assets.”

— Brian O'Donnell, Vice President of Cybersecurity Solutions at Carahsoft

What’s next

Bugcrowd's solutions are now available through Carahsoft's SEWP V, OMNIA Partners, and E&I Cooperative Services contracts, allowing public sector customers to easily access and deploy the company's FedRAMP Moderate-authorized security platform.

The takeaway

This partnership between Bugcrowd and Carahsoft expands access to innovative, crowdsourced security solutions for government agencies, empowering them to proactively identify and remediate vulnerabilities and strengthen their cybersecurity posture in a compliant, FedRAMP-authorized environment.