In this episode of Partner POV, host Katie Bavoso speaks with Mark Mitchell, Federal Security Architect at Netskope, to discuss how Secure Service Edge (SSE) and Zero Trust strategies are reshaping the federal landscape—and how channel partners can play a key role.

🕒 Topics & Timecodes 

00:00 – Intro: Modernizing federal IT with Zero Trust 

01:09 – Why securing federal environments is uniquely complex 

02:14 – What Secure Service Edge (SSE) means for federal modernization 

03:10 – How Netskope helps agencies strengthen Zero Trust strategies 

05:11 – Key differentiators that set Netskope apart 

07:08 – The role of channel partners in securing federal infrastructure 

08:11 – How Netskope supports partners overcoming federal roadblocks 

09:36 – Simplifying compliance through Netskope’s unified platform 

11:35 – What makes an ideal Netskope partner 

13:58 – Federal success story: Modernizing network access and reducing costs 

17:16 – Where the biggest federal growth opportunities lie 

19:10 – How to become a Netskope partner 
 

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