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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.
Episodes
43 episodes
Meet “Vader”: FedRAMP VDR & VER, PAIN Scores, and the New Era of Vulnerability Response
Yes, this episode starts with Jason playing the Darth Vader sound. Around here, we pronounce VDR like “Vader,” so naturally, he had to commit to the bit.Once the Imperial March ends, Jason and Mike break down two of the most important p...
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Identity, AI, and the Future of FedRAMP 20x with Matt Topper
In this episode of Behind the Shield, Gary Daemer sits down with Matt Topper, President of UberEther, to discuss identity, FedRAMP, FedRAMP 20x, DoD cloud authorization, AI, and what it takes to build secure platforms for highly regulated envir...
FedRAMP CR26 Explained: What the 2026 Consolidated Rules Mean for CSPs
In this bonus episode of Behind the Shield, we’re breaking down one of the biggest FedRAMP updates of the year: the release of the FedRAMP Consolidated Rules for 2026, also known as CR26.FedRAMP has been moving quickly, and for cloud se...
Rob Hughes Returns: What AI Means for Identity, Security, and FedRAMP 20x
Rob Hughes returns to Behind the Shield for his second appearance, making him the show’s first returning guest. This episode picks up in the middle of a year defined by rapid change, especially across AI, cybersecurity, identity, and federal co...
Re-Release: From Screenshots to Signals with SK Bhachech: FedRAMP Automation and What Comes Next
In this episode of Behind the Shield, host Gary Daemer is joined by new co-host Ryan Adcock from the InfusionPoints Cloud Team and special guest SK Bhachech from Riverbed Technology for a candid conversation on what it really takes to navigate ...
FedRAMP, 20x, and the Future of Federal Cloud Security with Michael Schroeder
What happens when someone who helped shape FedRAMP from inside a federal agency joins the conversation from the industry side?In this episode of Behind the Shield, Gary Daemer sits down with Michael Schroeder, Director of FedRAMP Strate...
Built to Last: Christian Hyatt on Entrepreneurship, AI, and the Future of Cybersecurity
In this episode of Behind the Shield, Gary Daemer sits down with Christian Hyatt, Founder and CEO of risk3sixty, for a conversation that goes far beyond cybersecurity.Together, they explore what it means to build an evergreen company in...
FedRAMP 20x, GRC Engineering, and the Future of Compliance Automation with Eric Beasley
What happens when compliance, engineering, cloud operations, and auditing all converge?In this episode of Behind the Shield, Gary Daemer sits down with Eric Beasley, Director of Compliance and Engineering at Earthling Security, for an i...
From FedRAMP to the Future of AI: Tony Bai on Compliance, Cybersecurity, and What’s Next
In this episode of Behind the Shield, Jason Shropshire sits down with Tony Bai, Chief Solutions Officer at RISCPoint, for a wide-ranging conversation on cybersecurity, compliance, emerging technology, and the future of the workforce.Ton...
Breaking Into Def Tech: The Top 5 Challenges Facing Modern Companies
The Defense Tech market is full of opportunity, but getting into the space is far from simple.In this episode of Behind the Shield, InfusionPoints COO Jason Shropshire and CEO Gary Daemer each share their perspectives on the top 5 chall...
Understanding Minimum Assessment Scope (MAS) in FedRAMP 20x
In this episode of Behind the Shield, InfusionPoints’ Chad Spears and Tanner Bailey break down one of the most important concepts shaping the future of FedRAMP 20x: the Minimum Assessment Scope (MAS).As organizations begin preparing for...
From Acceleration to ATO: Navigating Defense Tech, Divestitures, and the Future of FedRAMP
In this episode of Behind the Shield, we sit down with Phil Hickson alongside InfusionPoints’ Jackson Gorman and Jason Shropshire for a deep dive into the evolving world of Defense Tech and federal compliance.Phil shares a behin...
The Agentic SOC Shift: Smarter Security, Human-Led Decisions
What happens when your SOC doesn’t just respond to threats but actively thinks, prioritizes, and takes action?In this episode of Behind the Shield, we break down the rise of the Agentic SOC and what it means for the future of cybersecur...
FedRAMP 20x and the Future of Compliance with Gary Guercio
In this episode of Behind the Shield, we sit down with Gary Guercio, VP of Operations at Fortreum, for a deep dive into the evolution of cybersecurity auditing and what FedRAMP 20x signals for the future of federal cloud security. From the earl...
InfusionPoints Achieves FedRAMP 20x Moderate (Class C): What It Means for the Future
In this special announcement episode of Behind the Shield, we’re sharing a major milestone for InfusionPoints and what it signals for the future of federal cloud security.Chad Spears and Tanner Bailey break down our FedRAMP 20x Moderate ...
From SQL Injection to Compliance Automation in Cybersecurity with Andrew Plato
In this episode of Behind the Shield, Jason Shropshire sits down with cybersecurity founder, author, and industry veteran Andrew Plato for a candid, wide-ranging conversation on what it really takes to build and scale a cybersecurity company.
From Monthly Scans to Continuous Monitoring: Mastering FedRAMP Vulnerability Management
n this episode of Behind the Shield, hosted by Mike Strohecker, the Cloud Operations team at InfusionPoints dives into the realities of vulnerability management in FedRAMP environments.Mike is joined by Ryan Adcock and James Bolton from...
From Interns to SOC Analysts: Real Cybersecurity Careers Start Here
In this episode of Behind the Shield, we continue our internship series with a real, behind-the-scenes look at what it’s actually like to start a career in cybersecurity.Host Felisha Daemer sits down with Levi Church and Ben Collins, tw...
FedRAMP 20x Explained, CMMC Impact, and Real Compliance Talk with Matt Bruggeman
In this episode of Behind the Shield, Jason Shropshire, InfusionPoints COO, sits down with Matt Bruggeman, Director of GTM Federal at A-LIGN, to explore one of the most unique career paths in the compliance space and how it directly shapes the ...
Inside the InfusionPoints Internship Program with Rachael & Aidan
What does an internship at InfusionPoints actually look like, and what can it lead to?In this episode of Behind the Shield, Tanner Bailey sits down with former interns Rachael Smith and Aidan Fratcher, who are now full-time members of t...
FedRAMP 20x Public Notices: What CSPs and Assessors Need to Know
FedRAMP modernization is moving quickly, and one of the newest developments is the introduction of FedRAMP Public Notices. In this episode of Behind the Shield, the team explains what these notices are, why the FedRAMP PMO created them, and wha...
Winning Government Work Without the Overwhelm with Nick Bernardo
Government contracting can feel overwhelming, with complex regulations, countless tools, and uncertainty about where to begin. In this episode of Behind the Shield, host Felisha Daemer is joined by Jeff Bivens of InfusionPoints and Nick Bernard...
Protecting Community Colleges from Cyber Threats with Michael Wingler, CIO- Wilkes Community College
In this episode of Behind the Shield, Chad Spears (Director of Security Operations at InfusionPoints) sits down with Michael Wingler, VP of IT & Operations / CIO at Wilkes Community College, to talk about a reality more schools are facing: ...
Inside InfusionPoints Development: Command Center, FedRAMP 20x & Hackathon Builds
Go Behind the Shield with a special 3-segment episode, hosted by Jason Shropshire, featuring members of the InfusionPoints engineering team as they break down what they’re building, how they’re building it, and the lessons learned along the way...
Selling in AWS Marketplace Without Guessing: Analytics, Private Offers, and Co-Sell with Trés Vance
What happens when you treat AWS Marketplace like real commerce, not a static listing page?In this episode of Behind the Shield, Gary Daemer and Jason Shropshire sit down in North Wilkesboro with Trés “Trey” Vance, Executive Chairman of ...