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A corporate podcast hosted by NeoSystems providing up to date and relevant information in the cloud computing and cybersecurity space, specifically useful in the government contracting field.

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    • Aug 4, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 25m AVG DURATION
    • 31 EPISODES


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    Season 7: Cyber Seen & Heard with Chris Hughes of Aquia

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 32:07


    We cover in today's episode:Cloud ComputingImportance of Cloud SecurityFedRAMP protocols for Cloud SecurityIT and Cybersecurity EducationMilitary career

    Season 7: Cyber Seen & Heard with Tatyana Bolton at the R Street Institute

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 43:09


    Tatyana Bolton is passionate about cybersecurity, diversity, and our nation's security.  Listen in on a dynamic conversation that covers her career, what she is thinking about in the latest Executive Order from the Biden Administration, and how she is #MakingSpace for a diverse workforce and voice in the cybersecurity space.  

    Season 6: TIP Technologies and NeoSystems Partner - Hosting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 17:16


    In this last episode with our partners at TIP Technologies, we are excited to hear from NeoSystems' Chief Technology Officer, Rob Wilson, and TIP Technologies' Principal Consultant, Frank Hutto. While we've covered the general partnership, reselling, and consultancy between the teams, this episode covers the Neo.Cloud hosting solution and how it helps TIP Technologies provide the best and most secure platform.

    Season 6: TIP Technologies and NeoSystems Partner - Consultancy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 11:24


    Today we are excited to speak with Randy Cole with NeoSystems and Greg Dorr with TIP Technologies on the new relationship and training of NeoSystems staff to better serve the implementation of TIP Technologies software.

    Season 6: TIP Technologies and NeoSystems Partner - Reselling

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 12:37


    We are excited to welcome back Ron Dolan, President of TIP Technologies and Matt Fogo, SVP Sales and Marketing at NeoSystems. In this episode we cover the unique benefits of being a reseller of the TIP Technologies software for NeoSystems. As well we cover off on how partnerships such as these are necessary to scale your sales organizations.

    Season 6: TIP Technologies and NeoSystems Partner - The Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 19:59


    Learn more about the following:How NeoSystems.Cloud helps enhance TIP Technologies service via it's FedRAMP Ready FISMA Moderate statusThe value of bringing software such as TIP Technologies to NeoSystems' SaaS portfolioHow this partnership will serve government contractors needing to become CMMC Compliant 

    Season 3: Workflow Automation - Case Study with Integrify

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 37:12


    If you've ever wanted to know more about workflow automation, this is an episode where we capture a lot of the steps and work that goes into a large project.  From working with test data, to best practices with regards to XML packets and milestone planning, we dig in.

    Season 5: Cyber Workforce Development - Building Community with Mary Beth Borgwing and Adam Sheffield

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 27:32


    When building a career in cybersecurity and the IT industry, it's important to seek community and build your network. Mary Beth Borgwing, co-founder of the Cyber Guild, and Adam Sheffield, co-founder of The Undercroft, are here to talk about why they started their respective guilds, as well as how it benefits those new to the industry and the veteran talent that helps mentor and connect through the communities.

    Season 5: Cyber Workforce Development - GovCon Jobs with Mike Crandall and Rick Rothenberger

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 24:25


    In the Washington, DC area there are a plethora of jobs in the government, including a ton in the cybersecurity and IT services space. Mike Crandall of Digital Beachhead and Rick Rothenberger of Storm Giant join us to demystify what it's like working for and with the government. They also help broaden our sense of the types of roles there and in which agencies and departments people can pursue. Have you always been fascinated by geology, well there may just be that perfect cybersecurity position you've been looking for in the USGS!

    Season 5: Cyber Workforce Development - Don't Fear Change with Tony Bryan of CyberUp and Rick Rothenberger of Storm Giant

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 28:29


    Are you at a point of transition in your career? Perhaps you've just graduated or have been affected by the layoffs due to the current pandemic. In this episode, Tony Bryan, Executive Director of Cyber Up, and Rick Rothenberger of Storm Giant, join us to talk about how to handle the change. When we are faced with new opportunities in uncertain circumstances, especially if it's considering a job in an entirely new field, change can be scary but these pros help guide you in how to approach the change with confidence.

    Season 4: WashTech CISOs Speak: Special Edition with CSO Nicolas Chaillan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 23:26


    We break from speaking with CISOs this week to talk with Nicolas Chaillan, the Chief Software Officer for the US Air Force and the Co-Lead of the DoD Enterprise DevSecOps Initiative. While the CSO isn't as common a role as the CISO, the challenges remain similar and the impact that work with the DoD is having across the security industry in relation to the CMMC is far reaching. Chaillan offers a unique perspective on innovation in the sector.

    Season 4: WashTech CISOs Speak: Alicia Lynch with SAIC

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 13:52


    Alicia Lynch, the VP and CISO at SAIC, joins us on this episode of NeoCast to discuss how SAIC is preparing for the upcoming certification deadlines of the CMMC. As SAIC has a slew of third party vendors in their supply chain, she discusses how it's mutually beneficial for large prime contractors to offer assistance for smaller companies to gain the proper level of certification.

    Season 3: Business Process Management, Improvement, and Automation - Integrify

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 27:39


    As we've moved past the ABCs of BPA, BPM, and BPA, we are excited to welcome our partner, Integrify, to talk about what a workflow automation project looks like when implemented. We cover: • How does an organization prepare for automation? • What things should an organization have in place before starting an automation project? • What roadblocks prevent a project from being successful? • How is a project typically staffed and who are the key players?

    Season 5: Cyber Workforce Development - Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 16:15


    The current crisis has some people feeling uncertain while others are facing unemployment and underemployment. All the while, the cybersecurity and managed IT fields continue to have thousands of jobs open and not enough talent to fill them. NeoSystems wanted to provide the greater community with thought leaders and speakers to provide real-time advice on what they see from the market, the opportunity, and the skillsets needed now. Listen along as CEO, Michael Tinsley, and Recruiting Director, Chris Maslyn discuss what they are most excited about in this content series.

    Season 3: Business Process Management, Improvement, and Automation - Control

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 20:42


    Why do we put our businesses through improvement processes?  As we learned in episode 1, there are many acronyms in the business improvement process, the key being the DMAIC process.  Define, measure, analyze, improve, and control.  In this episode, we learn more about CONTROL.  What does that word mean in relation to the business process improvement world and why is it so important?  How has everything we have discussed to date brought us to control. Our expert, Marty Herbert is back in this episode to tell us just that. Join us!

    Season 4: WashTech CISOs Speak: Nicole Dean with Accenture Federal

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 19:37


    Join NeoCast host, Erin Keating as she speaks with Accenture Federal CISO Nicole Dean. In this episode they talk about the build up towards the CMMC deadline in September and what prime contractors like Accenture Federal are doing to prepare themselves as well as their subcontractors. Also, as a member of the CMMC Accreditation Body, Nicole shares the latest updates on when assessors will be coming on line and what she anticipates for the Body as they move forward with accrediting companies. For updates on the CMMC, Nicole advises listeners to stay updated on www.cmmcab.org.

    Season 3: Business Process Management, Improvement, and Automation - The Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 27:06


    In this episode we explore change management:When is the right time to engage the change management experts in any business process improvement and automation project?How does communication play a role and what should be considered?Who needs to be involved with the change management project for it to be successful?What are the top 3 things that make a change smooth and productive?

    Season 3: Business Process Management, Improvement, and Automation - The Process

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 24:02


    Why does process improvement matter and how does a company like NeoSystems go through process improvement and management with its clients.  Everyone right now is experiencing major shifts in the way they do business, much less the way they manage their own life and WFH situation.  This episode walks people through how to look at your systems and evaluate objectively what can be improved and made more efficient, especially in a time when change is demanded of everyone.

    Season 4: WashTech CISOs Speak with Amy Howland and Jonathan Stammler

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 34:21


    We cover topics such as CISO preparedness for the CMMC without a lot of clarity right now in the market. We also speak to the complications of managing the next steps in the midst of a crisis which is put that much more demand on our information security.  Additionally, Amy and Jonathan share their insights on what they know about the CMMC, what they believe will happen in the near future, and what questions remain open for them.

    Season 3: Business Process Management, Improvement, and Automation - The Signs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 19:31


    Last time we talked about what BPI, BPM and BPA are, in this episode we talk about how someone finds out they need to do any of those things.  We also cover topics like:What areas Marty tends to see that need the most helpHow NeoSystems approaches a business process improvement projectThe DMAIC methodHow humans fit into the equationKeys to success in any business project improvement endeavorSome of the most elusive systems

    Season 3: Business Process Management, Improvement, and Automation - The Basics

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 26:03


    In this episode we speak with Marty Herbert, the practice lead within NeoSystems for Business Process Improvement and Change Management.  We'll cover the basics including:What are BPM and BPI?Why are so many people interested in it?What is process transformation and how should we approach it?Where does automation fit in?Workflow automation vs robotic process automation 

    Bonus Season: Cybersecurity in the age of COVID-19 featuring Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos, Rebkha Atnafou, Mary Beth Borgwing, and Chris Roberts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 25:53


    In this episode we talk with experts at Johns Hopkins in pulmonology and critical care, as well as public health awareness. Additionally, we bring back our resident experts in cybersecurity, Mary Beth Borgwing and Chris Roberts.

    Bonus Season: Cybersecurity in the age of COVID-19 featuring Chris Roberts, Mary Beth Borgwing and Ed Bassett

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 13:30


    In this quick episode we speak with cybersecurity expert, Chris Roberts, Chief Strategy Officer for CyberClan, Mary Beth Borgwing, and CISO for NeoSystems, Ed Bassett.  As the world gets a bit topsy turvy for folks, we touch base on what implications there might be on government agencies, contractors, and health organizations if HIPAA regulations are loosened, more data is shared to get quicker vaccines and cures, and security and IT don't work together to protect the systems.   Join us  in our next episode where we cover topics like remote workforces, increased usage of apps like Slack and Zoom, and the various other fast moving practices that could be putting your business and cybersecurity at risk.

    Bonus Episode: Women in Cyber featuring Katie Arrington and Nicole Dean

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 49:58


    Learn more about Katie Arrington, CISO for Assistant Secretary for Defense Acquisition and Nicole Dean, CISO for Accenture Federal Services.  We cover topics like:How they got to the CISO position What attributes they look for in employeesHow we can close the gap in talent in cybersecurityRoles for women in cybersecuritySkills and aptitudes to hone for success in cybersecurityCurrent state of the CMMCMuch more!

    GovCon Rules: False Claims and Other Risks of Non-Compliance

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 21:33


    In this detailed episode about false claims and other risks of non-compliance, we learn the basics and go deep on the repercussions, questions like the following will be answered:What is the False Claims Act?Was there a recent Supreme Court case where the Court held that implied certification could form the basis of a False Claims Act case? What does that mean? How does that impact cybersecurity compliance considerations?What can happen if a company is not cybersecurity compliant?What is the impact on a contract if a contractor is not cybersecurity compliant?What about issues between that can arise between a prime contractor and their subs?

    GovCon Rules: Why compliance is so important under FAR Part 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 17:53


    In this episode we go deeper, answering questions like:What is required under contractors under FAR Part 9?What does it mean when a contractor signs an invoice? What is the contractor promising?What would be required by contractors for cybersecurity compliance under FAR Part 9?Does the CMMC certification change anything?

    GovCon Rules FAR Part 9 Contracting Qualifications

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 18:55


    In this episode we cover the common questions government contractors might have about cybersecurity compliance, such as:What is FAR part 9 and why is it critical to contractors?If the government thinks a contractor is  not in compliance or being responsible, what happens?What are the factors the government uses to determine that a contractor is out of compliance?If a contractor is debarred or suspended, what can they do?How can a contractor show itself to be in compliance and responsible?

    Bonus episode to review CMMC v1.0

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 28:44


    Join our host and resident experts as we dive deep into how contractors should look at the certification requirements and how the government will handle the onslaught of companies looking to become certified.  You don't want to be left behind as 300,000+ contractors via for certification, learn how you can best prepare and where to look for help.

    GovCon Rules Details of CMMC

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2020 35:30


    Join host Erin Keating and expert Eric Crusius as they discuss the headlines out of the CMMC version 0.4 that was released in early September.  Discover what role NIST 800-171 plays, how this compares to FedRamp, and some details on the five levels of certification. NeoSystem's own Ed Bassett then joins to discuss ways in which his team can help government contractors tackle their IT needs in the face of these requirements.

    GovCon Rules Current Certification Requirements

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 24:30


    In this episode, join Eric Crusius and Erin Keating as they discuss the current environment for certification in the cybersecurity space and where the CMMC is going in the future.

    GovCon Rules Current Cybersecurity Rules

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 39:54


    Join attorney, Eric Crucius, and NeoSystems CISO, Ed Barrett as they discuss the current cybersecurity requirements for government contractors.

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