Introducing PFCS Forward
Feb 12, 2026Palantir

Summary
This post introduces PFCS Forward, extending Palantir's IL5/IL6 authorization from cloud to on-premises and edge environments. It details how Rubix (hardened Kubernetes), Apollo (autonomous deployment), and the Ontology (data and access control) enable an 'authorize once, use many' model for the Palantir software stack and third-party software via Mission Manager. This allows for hardware-agnostic deployments, a multivendor ecosystem, and integrated security across the stack, reducing authorization overhead for warfighters.