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Behind the Shield
Behind the Shield is InfusionPoints’ podcast where we sit down with partners, customers, and industry leaders to talk about FedRAMP, compliance, and cybersecurity in today’s government landscape. Each episode offers laid-back, insightful conversations that blend expertise with real-world experiences.
Behind the Shield
FedRAMP 20x Phase 2: Building Trust, Transparency, and ATO Monitoring at Scale
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FedRAMP 20x is moving fast and in this episode of Behind the Shield, host Gary Daemer and co-host Chad Spears break down what it actually looks like to go from Phase 1 pilot to Phase 2 production-ready thinking.
We cover the real shift happening right now from “is the thing there?” to “is the control effective?” plus how KSIs, continuous and persistent validation, and machine-readable evidence are changing the game for CSPs, 3PAOs, and agencies.
In this episode, we discuss:
What FedRAMP 20x Phase 2 changes and why it feels like crawl, walk, run
How trust is built by showing how evidence is pulled, not just what it is
Why continuous and persistent checking matters and how it prevents configuration drift
Machine-readable evidence, faster audits, and faster time to market
Transparency through Trust Centers and public-facing security status
What CSPs should do next including cloud-native readiness and API integration
The evolving role of 3PAOs and verifying automated compliance
How a Build | Manage | Defend mindset supports the future of FedRAMP
If you are navigating FedRAMP, modern compliance automation, or want a clearer picture of where 20x is headed, this episode is for you.
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