Eric, the CISO at Federal Cyber Defense Solutions and former Chief FedRAMP Strategist at IBM and FedRAMP Leader at HP, shares his journey from growing up on a farm to becoming a CISO and FedRAMP expert. We dive into the challenges of FedRAMP compliance, the evolution of cybersecurity, and how today's security teams can strike the balance between technical expertise and meeting compliance demands.

In this episode, we cover:
- The real struggles of legacy tech and security controls
- How cybersecurity careers have evolved—then vs. now
- The shift toward security by design and the future of security operations
- Advice for new cybersecurity professionals on breaking into the industry

If you're interested in FedRAMP in 2025, compliance innovation, or cybersecurity career growth, this episode is a must-listen!

Learn more about Eric here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eadams2/

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Learn more about Kenny:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenny-g-scott/