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# Onboard and configure government cloud environments

Onboard government cloud environments to Cortex XSIAM with the CSP wizard, Government tenant settings, and compliant scan modes.

Use the following steps to onboard and configure a government-authorized cloud environment in Cortex XSIAM. These settings support federal security requirements for Government CSP environments.

### Government cloud onboarding and configuration

1. **Onboarding**: Use the cloud onboarding wizard to connect a Government Cloud Service Provider (CSP) environment to Cortex XSIAM.
2. **Environment selection**: During configuration, select the **Government** option in the Environment menu to ensure the tenant adheres to federal security standards.
3. **Scan mode**: You can select **Cloud Scan** or **Scan with Outpost**.

   <div data-gb-custom-block data-tag="hint" data-style="info" class="hint hint-info"><p>If you choose an outpost scan, you must select an outpost that has the environment type defined as Government to maintain compliance and connectivity.</p></div>


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