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Risk, FedRAMP & the Future of Federal Cybersecurity: A CISO’s Perspective with Johann Dettweiler

Tracey Aubey

AI is reshaping federal cybersecurity—but execution still matters most.

On this episode of FORUM POWER, host Mary Ann Brown talks with Johann Dettweiler, CISO at stackArmor (a Tyto Athene company), about how risk, FedRAMP, and leadership are evolving across federal IT.

Johann shares his unconventional path into cybersecurity, the shift from quantifiable to qualifiable risk, and what agencies must balance as AI adoption accelerates.

From inside FedRAMP, Johann breaks down common misconceptions, why CSPs underestimate the effort, what’s needed for FedRAMP 20X automation, and why agency adoption is critical.

The conversation also explores risk-based leadership, aligning security with mission goals, and why security must be a culture—not a checkbox.

⚡ Plus: a lightning round on leadership advice, AI tools, and career lessons.

🎯 A must-listen for federal IT, cybersecurity, cloud, and GovCon professionals.

FORUM POWER Podcast delivers insider conversations on GovCon and federal IT leadership, hosted by Mary Ann Brown, President of FORUM.
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