Recklesss Compliance

Send a text In this episode of the Reckless Compliance podcast, Max talks with Justin Paquette from NtelSec about a bold idea: helping small contractors achieve “CMMC in a day” by working inside a pre-secured enclave— CUI Vault —instead of overhauling their entire enterprise. Justin explains how NtelSec’s government collaboration platform SectorNet (which recently achieved FedRAMP Readiness) infor...

Send a text Description: In this episode of the Reckless Compliance podcast, Max is joined by the CTO of Valid Eval, who shares the journey of achieving FedRAMP Ready status and securing an IATO from NASA. From early career work on advanced defense systems to building a SaaS platform that streamlines proposal evaluation for government agencies, this episode dives deep into the realities of navigat...

Send a text In this episode of the Reckless Compliance podcast, Max is joined by Jack Rumsey, Head of GRC at Swimlane. Jack shares his journey of navigating the world of compliance as Swimlane grows its presence in the federal market. The discussion covers Swimlane’s move toward CMMC Level 1, the challenges of balancing federal compliance with commercial certifications like SOC 2 and ISO, and the...

Send a text Welcome to this episode of the Reckless Compliance podcast, brought to you by Ignyte, where we share our expertise on cyber risk and help you navigate the complexities of federal compliance. I am your host, Max Aulakh. Our guest today is Aaron Bray, co-founder of Phylum, a company specializing in securing software supply chains. We discuss: What is an SBOM? Understanding the Software B...

Send a text Welcome to this episode of the Reckless Compliance podcast, brought to you by Ignyte, where we explore cyber risk and compliance in the defense sector. I am your host, Max Aulakh. Today’s guest is Rose, an NSA liaison specializing in cybersecurity collaboration. Topics we discuss: The NSA’s cybersecurity mission and its role in protecting the defense industrial base (DIB) NSA’s free cy...

Send a text Long Description:  In this episode, Max is joined by Matt King, Chief Security and Data Officer at Belcan. Matt shares his story of transitioning from Anthem to Belcan, where he has been instrumental in building a security program to meet the stringent requirements of federal compliance. The conversation dives into the DIBCAC assessment process, the challenges of implementing NIST 800-...

Send a text Max Aulakh and Michael Rasmussen,  GRC analyst and CEO of GRC Report, discuss the recent FedRAMP Equivalency Memo released by the DoD in January 2024. They go into depth about the memo, what is involved, the requirements, as well as how this directly effects the CSP. Topics we discuss: What is FedRAMP, and who is it for? How long has FedRAMP been around? Challenges with FedRAMP What is...

Send a text Max Aulakh and Uliya Sparks, an ISSM at SAF Mission Partners Environment, discuss the potential of AI in federal compliance. They explore ISSMs' challenges, including managing multiple systems and navigating complex policies like NIST and FedRAMP. Uliya highlights the slow adoption of AI due to concerns about data sensitivity and job displacement, stressing the need for human expe...

Send a text In this episode, Max discusses the fundamental concepts of Control Inheritance and System Reciprocity, highlighting their differences, applications, and importance in the realms of cybersecurity and organizational governance. This topic ties in closely with his recent LinkedIn post about the need for a credit system for security work being done within different parts of the DoD.   Topi...

Send a text Max Aulakh invites Reuben Patton to discuss the implementation of enclaves in the context of CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification). Reuben, with his experience in both the classified sector and cybersecurity, provides insights on how enclaves, traditionally used in classified environments, are now being applied to manage CMMC requirements. He dives into strategies for handl...

Send a text The podcast features Steve Demersky, the Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Legal Officer at 1010 Data. He discusses the importance of legal and compliance officers in the cybersecurity and risk management field. Data privacy is a major concern for SaaS companies, and they need to ensure they are handling client data safely and in compliance with regulations. The podcast also touches o...

Send a text Our guest today is Naveed Mirza, Senior Solutions Arcitect at Okta. This episode focuses on the importance of authorization boundaries and how to not only understand them but how to develop them. Naveed shares his background as a government contractor supporting the U S Marine Corps, highlighting the transferable skills and experiences that have prepared him for his role as SSA at Okta...

Send a text Our guest today is Anthony Fisic, Chief Information Security Officer at Battelle, who conducts research and development, designs and manufactures products, and delivers critical services for government and commercial customers. This podcast episode focuses on federal compliance's impact on defense industry businesses. Anthony shares his background in law enforcement and military s...

Send a text Alexander Hubert talks about his journey to becoming an authorization official in the public sector. He explains how he transitioned from being a weatherman in the Air Force to becoming an IT guy and then delves into his interest in cybersecurity. Alex shares that he has worked various positions within the risk management framework, including information assurance manager and security...

Send a text Welcome to the first episode of the Reckless Compliance podcast, brought to you by Ignyte, In this episode, Max gives a high-level overview of the different key compliance terminology that will be discussed on the podcast. He provides context, definitions, and use cases.  Topics we discuss: Private Sector Defense Industrial Base Cloud Service Providers Public Sector Divisions of softwa...

Send a text Welcome to episode zero of the Reckless Compliance Podcast, brought to you by Ignyte Assurance Platform, where we discover the unintended consequences of compliance. I am your host, Max Aulakh. In this inaugural episode, we cover the following topics: Overview of topics that will be covered in the podcast Overview of the goals of the podcast Max’s promise to listeners and subscribers M...