Palantir Technologies Inc. announced that its Foundry platform has attained the IRAP PROTECTED level under the Australian Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP). The certification confirms that Palantir’s cloud‑based data‑integration and AI services meet the Australian government’s stringent security and governance standards, a prerequisite for handling sensitive data in federal, state, and local agencies as well as regulated commercial sectors such as finance and health.
IRAP is administered by the Australian Signals Directorate and evaluates an organization’s security controls against the Information Security Manual and Protective Security Policy Framework. The PROTECTED level is the highest classification that allows a vendor to process data classified as “Sensitive” for Australian government use. Achieving this level removes a major regulatory hurdle that previously limited Palantir’s ability to bid on government contracts and to serve regulated commercial customers in Australia.
The certification opens a new pipeline of opportunities for Palantir in a market that the company has targeted for years. Analysts estimate that the new access could unlock contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars, expanding Palantir’s presence beyond its existing industrial and retail partnerships in Australia. The move also strengthens Palantir’s competitive position against other enterprise‑AI vendors that have yet to secure IRAP certification, positioning the company to win more government and regulated commercial deals in the region.
Paul Rawlins, Palantir’s Australian Head of Public Sector, said the certification “demonstrates Palantir’s unwavering commitment to security and compliance. It enables us to support Australia’s mission to safeguard its most sensitive data and infrastructure, and it empowers our customers with the highest standards of security.” The statement underscores the strategic importance of the certification for Palantir’s growth in Australia.
Palantir’s Australian presence has grown steadily since 2011, with partnerships in industrial, retail, and mining sectors. The IRAP PROTECTED status reinforces the company’s data‑sovereignty commitments and addresses ongoing concerns about data access by U.S. authorities. By meeting Australian security requirements, Palantir can now offer its Foundry platform to a broader customer base, including federal agencies, state governments, and regulated commercial entities, thereby accelerating its revenue growth in a key international market.
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