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Deepening Our Commitment to the US Military: Blackboard is Now IL4 Authorized

The Department of Defense (DoD) stands as America’s largest government agency, with nearly three million active-duty personnel, civilian employees, and reservists stationed across the globe. Within this vast network, training is paramount for force readiness.

Elevating Training Paradigms for a Modern Defense Agency

In an era marked by rapid technological advancement and evolving global threats, traditional training paradigms no longer suffice. Rather, training programs that offer flexibility and accessibility, without compromising on learning outcomes and security, are imperative for fostering a modern and agile defense agency.

This pursuit of modernization demands a training platform that is not only secure but also adaptable to the diverse needs of Department of Defense programs and trainers, accessible to personnel regardless of their location. Enter Blackboard®, a comprehensive and secure training platform designed to meet force readiness across the department.

For over two decades, Anthology has been dedicated to supporting the US military in fulfilling its advanced education requirements. Over time and through innovation, Anthology also supports the broadest range of defense training commands. Whether a schoolhouse or a command, Anthology has continuously innovated to meet the training mission, regardless of location or instruction paradigm.

Our Investment in Your Security

Beyond the platform itself and its advanced functionality, Anthology has invested heavily to meet department security standards.  This is exemplified by our achievement of FedRAMP® Tailored LI-SaaS in June 2018, followed by FedRAMP Moderate in April 2020 for Blackboard deployed in AWS GovCloud (US), and our ISO and SOC 2 certifications. Furthering this commitment, we are thrilled to announce our latest milestone: the attainment of IL4 authorization by DISA.

Your Mission-Ready Training Partner

Blackboard serves as the linchpin in the Department of Defense's quest to modernize training, embrace cloud-based solutions, and expedite mission success. Our platform distinguishes itself as the DoD’s mission-ready training partner, prioritizing flexibility, simplicity, and reliability.

Flexible: Blackboard empowers instructors and learners with unparalleled flexibility. Instructors gain access to a suite of delivery options, ensuring the seamless dissemination of mission-critical knowledge. Learners, meanwhile, can engage with course materials from devices wherever they are training.

Simple: Our platform boasts a modern interface that simplifies course creation and facilitates seamless communication between instructors and learners. With an intuitive user experience, learners are guided effortlessly through their educational journey.

Reliable: Anchored on AWS GovCloud, Blackboard’s IL4 offering safeguards the integrity and availability of data within the United States, minimizing the risk of service disruptions and ensuring uninterrupted training operations.

Discover Blackboard for the U.S. Military

Explore the myriads of benefits for adopting IL4 authorized Blackboard for your training needs. Anthology is honored to serve the Department of Defense, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to being your trusted education and training mission partner.

By achieving IL4 authorization, Anthology reaffirms its position as a trailblazer in the realm of defense training, offering a secure, flexible, and user-centric solution tailored to the unique needs of the US military. Learn more today, get basic questions answered with the one-page rundown, or set up time to talk to our team.

Topics: Government, LMS