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S2E8 - The Software Factory with Chris Hughes

Episode Summary

On this episode, CISO and Co-Founder of Aquia, Chris Hughes, joins Matt to talk about building security in the cloud using automation and compliance. Chris’s career spans over 20 years in the IT/Cybersecurity industry, as well as in active service in the US Military.

Chris talks about licensing and certifications, Cloud innovation, and achieving continuous ATO. How are software factories created and operationalized? Hear about the people side of the business, effectively building a community, and get Chris’s formula for personal growth.

Timestamp Segments

·       [01:19] Chris’s 28 licenses and certifications.

·       [02:44] The value of certifications.

·       [05:08] Chris’s Air Force experience.

·       [06:25] About Aquia.

·       [07:46] DoD vs the federal civilian space.

·       [09:01] BatCave.

·       [10:04] Federal DoD compliance.

·       [12:55] How do agencies achieve Continuous ATO in the cloud?

·       [16:04] Software Factories.

·       [21:07] How it’s gone wrong.

·       [23:12] What it looks like to stand up a Software Factory.

·       [25:24] What works on the people side?

·       [28:42] What is an effective way to build a community?

·       [32:30] Why Chris reads physical books.

·       [35:07] Chis’s formula for personal growth.

Notable Quotes

·       “The journey is going to be unique to the organization. It’s not going to be the same for everyone.”

·       “Just be real.”

Relevant Links

Aquia:              https://www.aquia.us

LinkedIn:         https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-h-97680442

 GutHub: Federal DoD Software Factory Compliance