General Requirements¶
Before contacting the Game Warden team, ensure your deployment meets the following general requirements. These apply based on whether you are deploying to DoD, FedRAMP, or Commercial environments.
Requirements comparison¶
| Category | DoD Requirements | FedRAMP Requirements | Commercial Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Account Requirements | Must support P1 SSO authentication only. | Must support OAuth 2.0 or SAML Identity Providers. | Must support OAuth 2.0 or SAML Identity Providers. |
| Authentication Requirements | Appgate SDP is required for IL4+ access unless connected via NIPRNet or NIPRNet VPN (e.g., Air Force Desktop Anywhere). Appgate must remain active during the session. A P1 SSO account is required to use Appgate SDP. | ||
| Hardware & Compatibility Requirements | If using External Certification Authority (ECA) card, you must use Windows or macOS to download your digital certificate. Linux/Ubuntu is not supported and may cause compatibility issues. Recommended browsers: Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome on Windows, Mozilla Firefox on macOS. Always use the latest browser versions. Read more about IdenTrust certificate compatibility. |
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| Government Contract Requirement | Must maintain an active DoD contract for deployment eligibility. Only Common Access Card (CAC), ECA, or Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card holders may access Game Warden for sensitive classifications. | Government sponsor required. | No contract required. |
| Domain & Environment Requirements | Applications must be deployed under the afwerx.dso.mil domain. | Applications must be deployed in the Game Warden FedRAMP environment. | Applications must be deployed in the Game Warden Commercial environment. |
Need help?¶
The Game Warden team is available to help ensure your product aligns with these requirements and to provide guidance throughout your deployment process. Contact the Growth team for assistance or additional information.