In this episode, I sit down with <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/mherckis/'>Mitchel Herckis</a>, Global Head of Government Affairs at cloud security leader <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/wizsecurity/'>Wiz</a>.  We will be discussing all things public sector and cybersecurity, including the evolution of the FedRAMP program, modernizing vulnerability management, and the future of Continuous ATO (cATO).We covered a lot of ground, including:<ul><li>Mitch’s background, both at Wiz and inside Government at roles such as OMB</li><li>How Wiz is working with Federal agencies and Defense Industrial Base (DIB) partners on Cloud Security, including the long-needed overhaul of FedRAMP with FedRAMP 20x’s efforts.</li><li>The move towards real Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) with real-time visibility of cloud environments, as well as the need for machine-readable artifacts, automations, and streamlined security control assessments.</li><li>The modernization of vulnerability management, including factors such as attack paths, reachability, exploitability, known exploitation, and the importance of focusing on real risks versus noise.</li><li>Moving away from paper-based compliance exercises and bridging the gap between security and compliance.</li><li>Wiz’s role as a CVE Numbering Authority (CNA) and the broader CVE program, including its importance for both the Government and industry when it comes to vulnerability management.</li><li>To evolving usage of SBOMs and broader supply chain security.</li><li>Disjointed efforts around the Government at both the Federal at State levels when it comes to Continuous ATO (cATO) and how we can move towards a more cohesive approach to modern system assessment and authorization.</li><li>The importance of Government Affairs and bridging the divide between industry and Government, including bringing in tech leaders into Government, influencing policy, and improving outcomes for citizens and warfighters alike.</li><li>The dual-edged sword that is AI adoption in the public sector.</li></ul>

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