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When U.S. federal agencies need to deploy a new software application or information system, they must first ensure it complies with a comprehensive set of government-approved security standards — and ultimately get a signed ATO or Authorization to Operate. That process can be cumbersome and makes it hard to introduce agile, or more frequent, software upgrades. Guests: Dave Raley, CX digital program manager at Marine Corps Community Services and Ryan Pratt, chief executive officer at Raven Solutions Moderator: Wyatt Kash, SVP Content Strategy, Scoop News Group

Governments must adapt to more digital, efficient and transparent contracting processes in an era where digital advancements are reshaping our work. However, integration with existing federal systems can be a significant challenge in government contracting. Sean Garcia, director of professional services for the public sector at Icertis, sheds light on the challenges and opportunities faced by federal IT leaders in adopting more efficient and transparent contracting processes. Guest: Sean Garcia, Director of Professional Services, Public Sector, Icertis Host: Wyatt Kash, SVP Content Strategy, Scoop News Group

Organizations are confronting questions about how artificial intelligence will apply to their operations, employees and customers. Whether it means a significant pivot in their operating models or an opportunity to scale and broaden their offerings, all organizations must assess their readiness to deploy AI responsibly without perpetuating harm to their stakeholders and the world. Cindi Carter, global chief information security officer for Check Point, shares her insights on what steps agencies should consider in realizing AI benefits. Guest: Cindi Carter, Global CISO, Check Point Host: Wyatt Kash, SVP Content Strategy, Scoop News Group

Rob Carey, President of Cloudera Government Solutions Inc., explores the challenges and opportunities of implementing AI in government agencies. Topics include the quality of data used in AI, prioritizing use cases like cybersecurity and healthcare, and actionable steps for successful AI integration in government.

It’s hard to imagine getting through the workday without relying on a mobile device. But that also makes them a valuable target for threat actors and an increasing concern for enterprise IT security administrators. A new virtualization platform improves malware research and honeypot techniques to defend against malware attacks. Guest: Amanda Gorton, Co-founder and CEO, Corellium Host: Wyatt Kash, SVP, Content Strategy, Scoop News Group This podcast was produced by Scoop News Group for The Daily Scoop Podcast and underwritten by Corellium.

In web application security, compromised credentials are responsible for 80% of breaches. This has highlighted the need to replace passwords with more effective security methods. Passwordless authentication methods offer a faster, more secure, and hassle-free way to protect our digital lives. Okta's Federal CSO discusses the rise of passwordless authentication and the need for enhanced web application security. Guest: Sean Frazier, Federal Chief Security Officer, Okta Host: Wyatt Kash, SVP, Content Strategy, Scoop News Group This podcast was produced by Scoop News Group for The Daily Scoop Podcast and underwritten by Okta.

AWS’s US federal civilian and health director, Christian Hoff, highlights how NOAA, Customs and Border Protection and other agencies are using the cloud to advance their high-performance computing, data management and AI efforts — and what to look for at the upcoming AWS Summit in Washington, D.C. Host: Wyatt Kash, SVP, Content Strategy, Scoop News Group