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Author: Max Aulakh

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A Federal Security & Compliance career is a very rewarding career - we get the honor and privilege of protecting some of the most guarded assets of our great country. However, it doesn’t come without a cost. We often take the brunt of the beating when it comes to the regulations that are impeding innovation.


Join federal security professional Max Aulakh as he distills the challenges facing our career field, pulling back the curtain on culture, emerging technical knowledge, ATOs, CMMC and various federal cyber frameworks. 


Each episode is jam-packed with powerful information to cut through the noise. We will break down tools, tips and techniques to help you get better and to quickly get through the federal accreditation processes. It doesn’t matter what type of systems or technology you are dealing with, if you have heard of or are familiar with terms like STIGS, SAP, SAR, FedRAMP, and ConMON or newer terms like cATO, Big Bang, OSCAL, CMMC and SBOMs -  we will break it all down.

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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 800-171 controls, the importance of limiting scope, and strategies for pushing back on government requirement...
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 FedRAMPWhat is Equivalency, and why is it important?Is Equivalency a good or bad thing?What type of firms is the FedRAMP Eq...
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 expertise in validating AI-generated responses.Topics we discuss:Artificial Intelligence in context of Control Respons...
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. Topics CoveredControl Inheritance:Definition and significance in cybersecurity.Examples of control inheritance...
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 handling Operational Technology and Research & Development in relation to CMMC, discussing the challenges and ...
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 on the use of SOC audits and the need for credible auditors who can identify and address organizational flaws....
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. Topics we discuss:Authorization boundaryWhat is it, why is it important? How can it help?Can a boundar...
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 service, highlighting the transferable skills and experiences that have prepared him for his role as CISO at Battel...
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 controls assessor. As an AO, his role is to accept risk on behalf of the government and determine the suitabi...
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 BaseCloud Service ProvidersPublic Sector Divisions of software companiesFederal Agencies DoD/Armed ServicesIntelligence AgenciesMax Aulakh Bio:Max is the CEO of Ig...
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 podcastOverview of the goals of the podcastMax’s promise to listeners and subscribersMax Aulakh Bio:Max is the CEO of Ignyte Assurance Platform and a Data Security and Compliance leader delivering DoD...