Best Fedramp Podcasts (2024)

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Stalled FedRAMP modernization and enhanced cybersecurity funding 4:37

4h ago4:37

4:37

As federal agencies patiently await final modernization guidance from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) finds itself navigating through a transitional period. Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-Va.), a staunch advocate for federal IT modernization and the author of the FedRAMP Auth…

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Senate moves to boost federal cybersecurity and AI research 4:31

23h ago4:31

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Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Gary Peters (D-Michigan) have introduced the Securing America's Federal Equipment (SAFE) in Supply Chains Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to safeguard federal cybersecurity by mandating that electronic purchases be limited to original manufacturers or authorized resellers, addressing the increased risks of c…

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#28 - Discussing Cloud Security and GRC with Eric Evans 1:02:07

1d ago1:02:07

1:02:07

Today we're honored to have Eric Evans on the show! Eric is the Founder and CTO of HanaByte, he is a cloud security and compliance expert. He has led security initiatives for startups to Fortune 10 companies and is a renowned public speaker on cloud security and compliance automation. Learn more about Hanabyte: https://www.hanabyte.com/ https://www…

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IRS Direct File Pilot Achieves Milestone; Senate Targets Military Cybersecurity 5:16

2d ago5:16

5:16

The IRS has successfully piloted its free Direct File online tax-filing system in 12 select states, despite facing numerous technical challenges. At a President’s Management Agenda event, IRS officials Merici Vinton and Chris Given discussed how over 1,000 fixes were made after the launch. Commissioner Danny Werfel's cautious approach was crucial t…

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Supreme Court ruling shakes up AI regulation; New bill aims to streamline cybersecurity standards 5:09

3d ago5:09

5:09

In today's episode of The Daily Scoop Podcast, host Billy Mitchell examines the implications of the Supreme Court's recent decision to overturn Chevron deference and its impact on federal AI regulation. The 6-3 ruling removes the requirement for courts to defer to federal agencies' interpretations of ambiguous statutes, complicating the Biden admin…

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NATO's 75th, Supreme Court Shifts, and DoD's Digital Evolution 23:52

4d ago23:52

23:52

Today's Daily Scoop Podcast delves into the transformative impact of user-focused technology on government missions, with a special emphasis on the Department of Defense's UX overhaul. The discussion opens with an in-depth analysis of the NATO summit in Washington D.C., a pivotal event involving expanding support for Ukraine and launching new cyber…

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GSA announces AI hackathon and names Larry Bafundo as TMF Executive Director 4:28

5d ago4:28

4:28

The GSA has announced an AI-themed hackathon, inviting the public to reimagine federal websites using artificial intelligence and cloud tools. Co-sponsored by OpenAI and Microsoft, the event will provide participants with access to large language models, coding technologies, and AI response consistency features. Scheduled for July 31 in Washington,…

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S6E22: Daniel Shechter - Application Detect & Response (ADR) 23:44

6d ago23:44

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- For folks not familiar with you or the Miggo team, can you tell us a bit about your background? - How do you define ADR and why do you think we have seen the need for this new category of security tooling to come about? - Most organizations are struggling with vulnerability overload, with massive vulnerability backlogs and struggles around vulner…

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A new open-source community promoting data-driven insights in government 55:03

11d ago55:03

55:03

The Department of Commerce’s Tech Hubs program, a key initiative supported by the CHIPS and Science Act, aims to bolster federal research and innovation in emerging technologies, especially in areas outside major cities. Senior Biden administration officials discussed the program's impact during a call announcing 12 new initiatives that will receiv…

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4 - Vulnerability Management 52:18

12d ago52:18

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Vulnerabilities are everywhere and on every IT asset within an organization. This makes vulnerability management one of the most important – if not the most important – risk mitigation activities an organization undertakes. But, the complexities inherent in many organizations combined with the sheer number of vulnerabilities leaves many not knowing…

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AI Prioritization in FedRAMP and CDO Council Guidance Delays 5:44

12d ago5:44

5:44

The General Services Administration (GSA) has launched a new initiative to prioritize generative AI technologies in the FedRAMP cloud authorization process, aligning with a 2023 executive order. This effort focuses on accelerating the approval of AI capabilities such as chat interfaces, code generation, and image generators to enhance their integra…

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AI Frontier: DOD's Strategic Shift and Data Standards Evolution 4:57

15d ago4:57

4:57

In this episode of the Daily Scoop Podcast, host Billy Mitchell discusses the Department of Defense's evolving strategy towards artificial intelligence. The Joint Staff, under the guidance of Lieutenant General Todd Isaacson, has initiated an AI task force, which recently completed a crucial 90-day review to identify viable AI applications and nece…

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#27 - Discussing Cybersecurity and Compliance with Den Jones 48:13

17d ago48:13

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Today, we're honored to be joined by Den Jones, Founder and CEO of 909Cyber and a veteran in cybersecurity. With a robust career that includes roles as Chief Security Officer at SonicWall, CSO at Banyan Security and Senior Director of Enterprise Security at Cisco, Den brings a wealth of experience to the table. He's a Stanford alumnus with a focus …

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DOE’s new AI strategy and the Supreme Court’s pivotal decision on free speech in the digital age 4:39

16d ago4:39

4:39

On today's Daily Scoop Podcast, we explore the Department of Energy's (DOE) newly issued reference guide for the use of generative AI tools by its employees and contractors. Released on the DOE's internal network on June 14, this 61-page document outlines best practices and mentions that tools like ChatGPT are available by request. While it isn't c…

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Chris DeRusha's Move to Google Cloud and the Launch of DHS's AI Corps 3:54

17d ago3:54

3:54

Chris DeRusha, former Federal Chief Information Security Officer and Deputy National Cyber Director, has joined Google Cloud to lead its global public sector compliance initiatives. DeRusha's new role will involve expanding Google Cloud's offerings in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and security across public sector entities globally. He …

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Updates on GSA’s FedRAMP modernization 32:02

18d ago32:02

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In this episode of The Daily Scoop Podcast, Eric Mill, GSA’s Executive Director for Cloud Strategy, shares comprehensive updates on the modernization of the FedRAMP program, including strategic hires and a new partnership approach aligned with the Department of Defense to enhance cloud authorizations. Additionally, the episode delves into a recent …

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The White House launches a new procurement copilot tool 5:03

19d ago5:03

5:03

Today on the Daily Scoop Podcast from the Scoop News Group,The White House launches a new procurement copilot tool and Arpa-H Awards Palantir a $19 million contract for AI and data software.By The Daily Scoop Podcast

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The Coast Guard’s AI chief takes a new role focused on the 2024 presidential transition 27:44

25d ago27:44

27:44

Today on The Daily Scoop Podcast, Capt. Brian Erickson was appointed as the U.S. Coast Guard’s first ever chief data officer in 2021. Not long after that, the service added artificial intelligence to his portfolio, making him also the first chief data and AI officer for the Coast Guard. Now Erickson has been called on by the Department of Homeland …

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The Business Case for Information Security with Mark Nicholls 28:31

25d ago28:31

28:31

In this episode, Jacob speaks with Mr. Mark Nicholls! Mark is the CEO of Information Professionals Group and has over 30 years of experience! In the episode they discuss the business case for information security, and how cybersecurity professionals can effectively communicate with the C-suite and other business leaders! Here are some highlights fr…

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CISA leads its first tabletop exercise for AI cybersecurity 5:31

26d ago5:31

5:31

CISA leads its first tabletop exercise for AI cybersecurityAnd, lawmakers question Microsoft president over China ties, repeated breachesBy The Daily Scoop Podcast

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#26 - Exploring OSCAL and GRC with Rob Sherwood 1:00:18

1M ago1:00:18

1:00:18

Today, we’re honored to have Rob Sherwood on the podcast. Rob is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in policy management, PKI architecture, and identity management. With over two decades in the field, Rob has left a lasting impact through his dedication to standards development, including his significant contributions t…

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The VA extends its EHR contract with Oracle Center for another 11 months 5:00

1M ago5:00

5:00

The VA extends its EHR contract with Oracle Cerner for another 11 months. And, a scathing Senate report on regulating hedge funds’ use of AI.By The Daily Scoop Podcast

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S6E21: Christoph Kern - Dissecting Secure-by-Design 45:51

1M ago45:51

45:51

- First off, for those that don't know you or your work, would you mind telling us a bit about your background? - You recently published a paper titled "Secure-by-Design at Google" which got a lot of attention. Can you tell us about the paper and some of the key themes it emphasizes? - In the paper you discuss some of the unique aspects of software…

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New bipartisan Senate bills look to tackle AI challenges 4:13

1M ago4:13

4:13

There’s a pair of new bipartisan Senate bills out this week that looks to foster responsible AI adoption in two key areas: federal acquisition and small businesses.By The Daily Scoop Podcast

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S6E20: Joe McCaffrey - Securing the Digital Arsenal of Democracy 39:34

1M ago39:34

39:34

- First off, for folks that don't know you, can you tell us a bit about your current role and background? - On that same note, can you tell the audience a bit about Anduril, the mission of the organization and some of the current initiatives it is working on? - What are some of the biggest challenges of being a new entrant in a space such as the Do…

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S6E19: Madison Oliver - Open Source & GitHub Advisory Database 30:00

1M ago30:00

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- For those that don't know you or haven't come across you quite yet, can you tell us a bit about your background in tech/cyber and your role with GitHub? - What exactly is the GitHub Advisory Database and what is the mission of the team there? - There's been a big focus on vulnerability databases, especially lately with some of the challenges of t…

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GSA takes new steps to secure the software acquisition process 4:56

1M ago4:56

4:56

GSA takes new steps to secure the software acquisition process And, the White House goes against the idea of an Army Drone CorpsBy The Daily Scoop Podcast

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An interview with Charles Worthington, VA’s CTO and CAIO 34:35

1M ago34:35

34:35

The Department of Veterans Affairs, like many federal agencies, is facing a tightening budget landscape. Because of that, resources to support modernization and emerging tech adoption can be hard to come by. FedScoop reporter Caroline Nihill spoke recently with Charles Worthington, the dual-hatted chief technology officer and chief AI officer for t…

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FedRAMP: Goodbye FedRAMP JAB! Hello TAG, Board, and FSCAC! 32:06

1M ago32:06

32:06

FedRAMP just came out with *three* new bodies governing the program going forward: the TAG, the Board, and the FSCAC. There's a lot of uncertainty right now, not to mention confusion and misinformation. Why are these changes happening? What does it mean for CSPs, 3PAOs, and agencies? Is the JAB gone?!! Matt Strasburg and Jeremiah Thompson shed ligh…

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Pentagon CIO John Sherman is leaving government 5:05

1M ago5:05

5:05

Today on The Daily Scoop Podcast… from The Scoop News Group.Pentagon CIO John Sherman is leaving government And, Microsoft rolls back a highly criticized AI security tool.The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon.If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast on Apple Podcasts, …

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IRS’s Direct File is on the chopping block in a 2025 appropriations bill 4:53

1M ago4:53

4:53

IRS’s Direct File is on the chopping block in a 2025 appropriations bill and the FBI obtains 7,000 LockBit ransomware decryption keys.By The Daily Scoop Podcast

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How To Stop Social Engineering in Its Tracks with Chris Silvers 31:04

1M ago31:04

31:04

In this episode, Jacob speaks with Penetration Tester & Social Engineer Chris Silvers! Chris Silvers is the founder of CG Silvers Consulting! Chris has a vast amount of experience ranging from CMMC assessments to penetration testing. He even won the prestigious DEF CON black badge during the DEF CON 24 Social Engineering Capture the Flag (SECTF)! I…

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Implementing Zero Trust: Expert Insights on Overcoming Cybersecurity Challenges 1:01:27

1M ago1:01:27

1:01:27

In this episode of Compliance Therapy™ we dive into the world of Zero Trust architecture with industry experts John Kindervag, the creator of Zero Trust, Dave Lewis, and Drew Church. Discover practical insights and strategies for implementing Zero Trust across various sectors. Our panel discusses the critical role of Zero Trust in modern cybersecur…

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House Republicans want to slash funds for election security 4:38

1M ago4:38

4:38

House Republicans want to slash funds for election security. And, the Army is in line to get a new network chief.By The Daily Scoop Podcast

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How the VA is wrestling with digital transformation amid an austere budget environment 4:33

1M ago4:33

4:33

Today on the Daily Scoop Podcast from the Scoop News Group, How the VA is wrestling with digital transformation amid an austere budget environment. And the DIU looks to get another big funding boost in 2025.By The Daily Scoop Podcast

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An interview with the CIA’s head of AI 37:31

1M ago37:31

37:31

As federal agencies move full-scale to adopt artificial intelligence technologies in coordination with the 2023 Biden administration AI executive order, it might seem that more secretive intelligence agencies like the CIA would be less forthcoming about their work in the space. Sure, there are some things the agency can’t share and certain requirem…

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3 - Export Compliance Overlap 38:10

1M ago38:10

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The number of compliance frameworks is seemingly endless. The lack of standards is problematic enough. Even more problematic, however, is how the compliance frameworks overlaps with one another. When it comes to International Trade and Export Compliance, the problem is overlap is accentuated by the fact that there is not a definitive ‘framework’ fo…

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2 - Encryption, FIPS 140, and Compliance 39:52

1M ago39:52

39:52

Some recent estimates have postulated that data is now the world’s most valuable asset. Unlike other assets, like oil, for example, data proliferates on a staggering scale. In other words, it doesn’t seem to be finite, subject the law of scarcity. This hammers home the importance of answering the question that each of you are wrestling with: how do…

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S6E18: Stephen Carter - VulnMgt Modernization & FedRAMP 31:20

1M ago31:20

31:20

- For those don't know your background or Nucleus Security, can you start by telling us a bit about both? - You have experience and a background in the Federal environment, and Nucleus recently achieved their FedRAMP authorization, can you tell us a bit about that process? - When you look at the Federal/Defense/IC VulnMgt landscape, what are some o…

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S6E17: Jimmy Mesta - Kubernetes, Runtime and Supply Chains 26:12

1M ago26:12

26:12

- For those unfamiliar, please tell us a bit about your background, as well as about RAD Security. What do you all focus on and specialize in? - Your team recently was part of the RSAC Innovation Sandbox. Can you tell us a bit about that experience, and being able to highlight the innovative capabilities of RAD to such a key audience? - You recentl…

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1 - FedRAMP Exception Cases 47:00

1M ago47:00

47:00

One of the greatest challenges to security compliance are exception cases. What are exception cases? They are the cases in which a particular compliance objective cannot be achieved, as required. The reasons are myriad: cost, environmental constraints, vendor dependency, and technical limitations. Building an exception case is key to achieving comp…

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Senator Joni Ernst seeks information about SBA's artificial intelligence use cases and IT work 5:42

1M ago5:42

5:42

Senator Joni Ernst seeks information about SBA'sS artificial intelligence use cases and IT work and a House Republican sounds the alarm on cyber threats to the food and agriculture sector.By The Daily Scoop Podcast

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IRS Makes Direct File Permanent 4:38

2M ago4:38

4:38

IRS makes direct file permanent and union workers say a commerce department agency is on the brink of collapse amid a telework dispute.By The Daily Scoop Podcast

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Digital Trust, Transparency, and Compliance Integrity Through Automation with Heidi Saas 50:52

1M ago50:52

50:52

In this episode of Compliance Therapy™, Igor Volovich talks with Heidi Saas, a Data Privacy and Technology attorney, about managing data protection, new privacy rules, and the role of technology in compliance. They also cover the SEC's charges against SolarWinds and its CSO, discussing the impact on the cybersecurity industry and the importance of …

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#25 - Exploring GRC & FedRAMP with Matthew Graham 46:03

2M ago46:03

46:03

Today we had the honor to talk with Matthew Graham, the Director of US Federal Practice at Prescient Security. Matthew is a seasoned cybersecurity expert whose extensive career has spanned technical and strategic leadership roles. With a rich background that includes high-level certifications such as CISSP, CASP+, and CCNA, Matthew brings a wealth …

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Palantir wins another major Army contract 3:47

2M ago3:47

3:47

The Army has awarded Palantir a $480 million deal to support its Maven Smart System prototype, the Pentagon announced Wednesday. The U.S. military has recently been using this type of artificial intelligence technology in the Central Command area of responsibility in the Middle East. The Maven Smart System uses AI generated algorithms and memory le…

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OPM's Chief Pushes for Telework Flexibilities for the Cyber Workforce 4:23

2M ago4:23

4:23

Today on the Daily Scoop podcast from the Scoop News group, OPM's chief pushes for telework flexibilities for the cyber workforce and inside the army tool used to support Biden's AI executive order.By The Daily Scoop Podcast

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GSA Teases a New Open Source Tool for Federal CX Efforts 3:34

2M ago3:34

3:34

GSA teases a new open source tool for federal CX efforts and the FCC pushes new disclosure requirements for A I in political ads.By The Daily Scoop Podcast

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Public sector compliance and cybersecurity challenges with Mark Whitteker of Cisco 25:28

2M ago25:28

25:28

Tune into this episode of Compliance Therapy™ as Mark Whitteker from Cisco discusses his journey from engineering to management, overseeing government security solutions. Discover how Cisco addresses cybersecurity compliance challenges for DoD and Intel organizations using innovative technologies to maintain robust security protocols. Learn about M…

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Navigating CMMC Compliance and Cybersecurity Challenges with Jacob Horne - Part III 26:51

2M ago26:51

26:51

Tune into Compliance Therapy™ as we wrap up our discussion with Jacob Horne, Chief Cybersecurity Evangelist at Summit 7. Discover how Jacob's extensive experience in DoD contracting and defense acquisition shapes his strategy for addressing cybersecurity challenges within the defense industrial base. This episode delves into crucial compliance stan…

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