Technology
On this week's episode of the DIB Innovators podcast, David speaks with Travis Goldbach, Global Head of CMMC Go-To-Market at Amazon Web Services (AWS). Travis is an expert in DFARS, NIST, and CMMC compliance and uses his knowledge to dive into the challenges small and medium-sized businesses face in navigating complex defense compliance requirements and offers practical advice on how to meet these standards.
Travis highlights the critical importance of robust cybersecurity measures for reducing exposure to threats. Additionally, he discusses exciting future trends in cloud security, including zero trust strategies and advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Topics discussed:
- How small and medium-sized businesses can understand and meet DFARS, NIST, and CMMC compliance requirements in the defense sector.
- How AWS supports businesses in achieving and maintaining compliance with stringent defense industry standards.
- The importance of educating businesses on specific compliance requirements and providing resources for better understanding and implementation.
- Insights into the need for robust cybersecurity measures to protect against nation-state-level threats and secure controlled unclassified information.
- Adopting a risk management approach tailored to each organization's needs for protecting sensitive data.
- Strategies for strengthening supply chain security to reduce vulnerabilities and enhance overall defense readiness.
- Exploration of upcoming trends in cloud security, including the adoption of zero trust strategies and their impact on the defense sector.
- How advancements in AI and ML are shaping the future of cybersecurity in the defense industry.
- The role of independent assessments, such as those by C3PAOs, in verifying compliance with all required standards.
- Importance of leveraging partnerships to enhance compliance efforts and cybersecurity measures, ensuring a more secure defense industrial base.
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