https://simplecast.com NeoCast A corporate podcast hosted by NeoSystems providing up to date and relevant information in the cloud computing and cybersecurity space, specifically useful in the government contracting field. 2019 - 2020 NeoSystems Corp NeoCast en Wed, 4 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0000 Wed, 4 Aug 2021 14:00:10 +0000 https://neocast.simplecast.com NeoCast https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/c8276ed8-c35e-48a5-aafc-7718f936b4e9/979c03e7-68a7-46eb-a2e4-9122e6345c8b/3000x3000/neocast-podcast-avatar-01-thumbnail.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://neocast.simplecast.com episodic A corporate podcast hosted by NeoSystems providing up to date and relevant information in the cloud computing and cybersecurity space, specifically useful in the government contracting field. NeoSystems no https://feeds.simplecast.com/QqLy1XS8 cloud computing, cloud services, cybersecurity, govcon, government contracting NeoSystems Corp elizabeth.jimenez@neosystemscorp.com 8550fbe0-f593-4c3f-ba0e-9fa48612b5c4 Season 7: Cyber Seen & Heard with Chris Hughes of Aquia We cover in today's episode:

  • Cloud Computing
  • Importance of Cloud Security
  • FedRAMP protocols for Cloud Security
  • IT and Cybersecurity Education
  • Military career
]]> Wed, 4 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0000 elizabeth.jimenez@neosystemscorp.com (Erin Keating, Chris Hughes) https://neocast.simplecast.com/episodes/season-7-cyber-seen-heard-with-chris-hughes-of-aquia-VJQqomVH We cover in today's episode:

  • Cloud Computing
  • Importance of Cloud Security
  • FedRAMP protocols for Cloud Security
  • IT and Cybersecurity Education
  • Military career
]]> Season 7: Cyber Seen & Heard with Chris Hughes of Aquia Erin Keating, Chris Hughes 00:32:07 Chris Hughes had a fantastic career in the military which he then parlayed into a solid career in cybersecurity with a focus on cloud security. Today Chris serves as co-founder and the Chief Information Security Officer of Aquia. In this episode we talk extensively about how Chris developed the area of interest and his admirable discipline for constantly learning. We also talk about supply chain attacks, how the cloud has become ubiquitous, and the security needed to keep the cloud safe. Chris Hughes had a fantastic career in the military which he then parlayed into a solid career in cybersecurity with a focus on cloud security. Today Chris serves as co-founder and the Chief Information Security Officer of Aquia. In this episode we talk extensively about how Chris developed the area of interest and his admirable discipline for constantly learning. We also talk about supply chain attacks, how the cloud has become ubiquitous, and the security needed to keep the cloud safe. no full 2 7 39791160-dc0c-4807-9b29-5c52cf7c5003 Season 7: Cyber Seen & Heard with Tatyana Bolton at the R Street Institute Tatyana Bolton is passionate about cybersecurity, diversity, and our nation's security.  Listen in on a dynamic conversation that covers her career, what she is thinking about in the latest Executive Order from the Biden Administration, and how she is #MakingSpace for a diverse workforce and voice in the cybersecurity space.  

]]> Fri, 2 Jul 2021 19:19:25 +0000 elizabeth.jimenez@neosystemscorp.com (Tatyana Bolton, Erin Keating) https://neocast.simplecast.com/episodes/season-7-tatyana-bolton-with-r-street-institute-B7vYP2DU Tatyana Bolton is passionate about cybersecurity, diversity, and our nation's security.  Listen in on a dynamic conversation that covers her career, what she is thinking about in the latest Executive Order from the Biden Administration, and how she is #MakingSpace for a diverse workforce and voice in the cybersecurity space.  

]]> Season 7: Cyber Seen & Heard with Tatyana Bolton at the R Street Institute Tatyana Bolton, Erin Keating 00:43:09 executive order, security services, diversity, govcon, mssp, cybersecurity, dei no full 1 7 b415f1ed-b1b3-48b5-8dbe-db9dd636956d Season 6: TIP Technologies and NeoSystems Partner - Hosting Tue, 5 Jan 2021 20:17:06 +0000 elizabeth.jimenez@neosystemscorp.com (Frank Hutto, Erin Keating, Rob Wilson) https://neocast.simplecast.com/episodes/season-6-tip-technologies-and-neosystems-partner-hosting-p0yedjOT Season 6: TIP Technologies and NeoSystems Partner - Hosting Frank Hutto, Erin Keating, Rob Wilson 00:17:16 In this last episode with our partners at TIP Technologies, we are excited to hear from NeoSystems' Chief Technology Officer, Rob Wilson, and TIP Technologies' Principal Consultant, Frank Hutto. While we've covered the general partnership, reselling, and consultancy between the teams, this episode covers the Neo.Cloud hosting solution and how it helps TIP Technologies provide the best and most secure platform. In this last episode with our partners at TIP Technologies, we are excited to hear from NeoSystems' Chief Technology Officer, Rob Wilson, and TIP Technologies' Principal Consultant, Frank Hutto. While we've covered the general partnership, reselling, and consultancy between the teams, this episode covers the Neo.Cloud hosting solution and how it helps TIP Technologies provide the best and most secure platform. no full 4 6 edf8e5f5-dbe6-4973-b4ac-8a1e62ce7e15 Season 6: TIP Technologies and NeoSystems Partner - Consultancy Wed, 23 Sep 2020 14:00:14 +0000 elizabeth.jimenez@neosystemscorp.com (Randy Cole, Greg Dorr, Erin Keating) https://neocast.simplecast.com/episodes/season-6-tip-technologies-and-neosystems-partner-consultancy-BZUztEVj Season 6: TIP Technologies and NeoSystems Partner - Consultancy Randy Cole, Greg Dorr, Erin Keating 00:11:24 Today we are excited to speak with Randy Cole with NeoSystems and Greg Dorr with TIP Technologies on the new relationship and training of NeoSystems staff to better serve the implementation of TIP Technologies software. Today we are excited to speak with Randy Cole with NeoSystems and Greg Dorr with TIP Technologies on the new relationship and training of NeoSystems staff to better serve the implementation of TIP Technologies software. tip technologies, saas, change management, consulting no full 3 6 3c180c67-dbde-4452-ab5a-43a07ee76862 Season 6: TIP Technologies and NeoSystems Partner - Reselling Wed, 16 Sep 2020 14:00:14 +0000 elizabeth.jimenez@neosystemscorp.com (Matt Fogo, Erin Keating, Ron Dolan) https://neocast.simplecast.com/episodes/season-6-tip-technologies-and-neosystems-partner-reselling-tz7jkGkR Season 6: TIP Technologies and NeoSystems Partner - Reselling Matt Fogo, Erin Keating, Ron Dolan 00:12:37 We are excited to welcome back Ron Dolan, President of TIP Technologies and Matt Fogo, SVP Sales and Marketing at NeoSystems. In this episode we cover the unique benefits of being a reseller of the TIP Technologies software for NeoSystems. As well we cover off on how partnerships such as these are necessary to scale your sales organizations. We are excited to welcome back Ron Dolan, President of TIP Technologies and Matt Fogo, SVP Sales and Marketing at NeoSystems. In this episode we cover the unique benefits of being a reseller of the TIP Technologies software for NeoSystems. As well we cover off on how partnerships such as these are necessary to scale your sales organizations. tip technologies, saas, infrastructure software, managed it no full 2 6 2b48019b-f580-468a-9b0c-7a56db3490fe Season 6: TIP Technologies and NeoSystems Partner - The Introduction Learn more about the following:

  • How NeoSystems.Cloud helps enhance TIP Technologies service via it's FedRAMP Ready FISMA Moderate status
  • The value of bringing software such as TIP Technologies to NeoSystems' SaaS portfolio
  • How this partnership will serve government contractors needing to become CMMC Compliant

 

]]> Fri, 28 Aug 2020 15:20:36 +0000 elizabeth.jimenez@neosystemscorp.com (Matt Fogo, Erin Keating, Ron Dolan) https://neocast.simplecast.com/episodes/season-6-tip-technologies-and-neosystems-partner-the-introduction-ihJ0G77q Learn more about the following:

  • How NeoSystems.Cloud helps enhance TIP Technologies service via it's FedRAMP Ready FISMA Moderate status
  • The value of bringing software such as TIP Technologies to NeoSystems' SaaS portfolio
  • How this partnership will serve government contractors needing to become CMMC Compliant

 

]]> Season 6: TIP Technologies and NeoSystems Partner - The Introduction Matt Fogo, Erin Keating, Ron Dolan 00:19:59 NeoSystems and TIP Technologies joins forces and creates a partnership that is sure to deliver unique value to both of their customer sets. Join us as we discuss this partnership with NeoSystems' SVP of Sales and Marketing, Matt Fogo and TIP Technologies' President, Ron Dolan. NeoSystems and TIP Technologies joins forces and creates a partnership that is sure to deliver unique value to both of their customer sets. Join us as we discuss this partnership with NeoSystems' SVP of Sales and Marketing, Matt Fogo and TIP Technologies' President, Ron Dolan. cyber, neosystems, security, saas, cmmc, govcon, software as a service, government contracting, managed it, it, fedramp no full 1 6 bc218c2a-2e04-42f5-92d3-70de3072efec Season 3: Workflow Automation - Case Study with Integrify If you've ever wanted to know more about workflow automation, this is an episode where we capture a lot of the steps and work that goes into a large project.  From working with test data, to best practices with regards to XML packets and milestone planning, we dig in.

]]> Fri, 22 May 2020 15:18:11 +0000 elizabeth.jimenez@neosystemscorp.com (Roman Pendzich, Marty Herbert, Erin Keating, Scott Goldschmidt) https://neocast.simplecast.com/episodes/season-3-workflow-automation-case-study-with-integrify-Sudr42Zr If you've ever wanted to know more about workflow automation, this is an episode where we capture a lot of the steps and work that goes into a large project.  From working with test data, to best practices with regards to XML packets and milestone planning, we dig in.

]]> Season 3: Workflow Automation - Case Study with Integrify Roman Pendzich, Marty Herbert, Erin Keating, Scott Goldschmidt 00:37:12 This week we break down a case study of a workflow automation project that included over 130 tasks with a full time developer over a year timeframe. We get into the details of the requirements for a project this size, common challenges that come up, surprises along the way, and learnings to take forward. This week we break down a case study of a workflow automation project that included over 130 tasks with a full time developer over a year timeframe. We get into the details of the requirements for a project this size, common challenges that come up, surprises along the way, and learnings to take forward. project management, best practices, bpi, integrify, workflow automation, managed it, xml no full 5 5 f6bb7786-1f9c-4100-8f81-cf7d5e54a4fc Season 5: Cyber Workforce Development - Don't Fear Change with Tony Bryan of CyberUp and Rick Rothenberger of Storm Giant Fri, 15 May 2020 14:00:35 +0000 elizabeth.jimenez@neosystemscorp.com (Tony Bryan, Erin Keating, Rick Rothenberger) https://neocast.simplecast.com/episodes/cyber-workforce-challenge1-5kf3OuJc Season 5: Cyber Workforce Development - Don't Fear Change with Tony Bryan of CyberUp and Rick Rothenberger of Storm Giant Tony Bryan, Erin Keating, Rick Rothenberger 00:28:29 Are you at a point of transition in your career? Perhaps you've just graduated or have been affected by the layoffs due to the current pandemic. In this episode, Tony Bryan, Executive Director of Cyber Up, and Rick Rothenberger of Storm Giant, join us to talk about how to handle the change. When we are faced with new opportunities in uncertain circumstances, especially if it's considering a job in an entirely new field, change can be scary but these pros help guide you in how to approach the change with confidence. Are you at a point of transition in your career? Perhaps you've just graduated or have been affected by the layoffs due to the current pandemic. In this episode, Tony Bryan, Executive Director of Cyber Up, and Rick Rothenberger of Storm Giant, join us to talk about how to handle the change. When we are faced with new opportunities in uncertain circumstances, especially if it's considering a job in an entirely new field, change can be scary but these pros help guide you in how to approach the change with confidence. workforce development, change, challenge, career shift, apprenticeship no full 2 5 3bda1728-ac93-4ebf-8b43-5e79707b6704 Season 5: Cyber Workforce Development - GovCon Jobs with Mike Crandall and Rick Rothenberger Fri, 15 May 2020 14:00:35 +0000 elizabeth.jimenez@neosystemscorp.com (NeoSystems Corp) https://neocast.simplecast.com/episodes/cyber-workforce-govcon-HhmBUEFb Season 5: Cyber Workforce Development - GovCon Jobs with Mike Crandall and Rick Rothenberger NeoSystems Corp 00:24:25 In the Washington, DC area there are a plethora of jobs in the government, including a ton in the cybersecurity and IT services space. Mike Crandall of Digital Beachhead and Rick Rothenberger of Storm Giant join us to demystify what it's like working for and with the government. They also help broaden our sense of the types of roles there and in which agencies and departments people can pursue. Have you always been fascinated by geology, well there may just be that perfect cybersecurity position you've been looking for in the USGS! In the Washington, DC area there are a plethora of jobs in the government, including a ton in the cybersecurity and IT services space. Mike Crandall of Digital Beachhead and Rick Rothenberger of Storm Giant join us to demystify what it's like working for and with the government. They also help broaden our sense of the types of roles there and in which agencies and departments people can pursue. Have you always been fascinated by geology, well there may just be that perfect cybersecurity position you've been looking for in the USGS! no full 4 5 f73d5a26-f80d-4e3b-adcf-933d47475c00 Season 5: Cyber Workforce Development - Building Community with Mary Beth Borgwing and Adam Sheffield Fri, 15 May 2020 14:00:35 +0000 elizabeth.jimenez@neosystemscorp.com (Erin Keating, Adam Sheffield, Mary Beth Borgwing) https://neocast.simplecast.com/episodes/cyber-workforce-building-community-_Ym7TUSg Season 5: Cyber Workforce Development - Building Community with Mary Beth Borgwing and Adam Sheffield Erin Keating, Adam Sheffield, Mary Beth Borgwing 00:27:32 When building a career in cybersecurity and the IT industry, it's important to seek community and build your network. Mary Beth Borgwing, co-founder of the Cyber Guild, and Adam Sheffield, co-founder of The Undercroft, are here to talk about why they started their respective guilds, as well as how it benefits those new to the industry and the veteran talent that helps mentor and connect through the communities. When building a career in cybersecurity and the IT industry, it's important to seek community and build your network. Mary Beth Borgwing, co-founder of the Cyber Guild, and Adam Sheffield, co-founder of The Undercroft, are here to talk about why they started their respective guilds, as well as how it benefits those new to the industry and the veteran talent that helps mentor and connect through the communities. cyber, guild, networking, career, community, workforce, cybersecurity no full 3 5 c22f1e23-b9a5-4b1c-9c48-9b72bb1476e1 Season 4: WashTech CISOs Speak: Special Edition with CSO Nicolas Chaillan Tue, 12 May 2020 13:52:41 +0000 elizabeth.jimenez@neosystemscorp.com (Nicolas Chaillan, Erin Keating) https://neocast.simplecast.com/episodes/s4e4-chaillan-Vb3WIvZ6 Season 4: WashTech CISOs Speak: Special Edition with CSO Nicolas Chaillan Nicolas Chaillan, Erin Keating 00:23:26 We break from speaking with CISOs this week to talk with Nicolas Chaillan, the Chief Software Officer for the US Air Force and the Co-Lead of the DoD Enterprise DevSecOps Initiative. While the CSO isn't as common a role as the CISO, the challenges remain similar and the impact that work with the DoD is having across the security industry in relation to the CMMC is far reaching. Chaillan offers a unique perspective on innovation in the sector. We break from speaking with CISOs this week to talk with Nicolas Chaillan, the Chief Software Officer for the US Air Force and the Co-Lead of the DoD Enterprise DevSecOps Initiative. While the CSO isn't as common a role as the CISO, the challenges remain similar and the impact that work with the DoD is having across the security industry in relation to the CMMC is far reaching. Chaillan offers a unique perspective on innovation in the sector. government contracting no full 4 4 745c4a97-fac9-4d2e-b368-5f1b771c165d Season 4: WashTech CISOs Speak: Alicia Lynch with SAIC Thu, 7 May 2020 13:11:41 +0000 elizabeth.jimenez@neosystemscorp.com (Erin Keating, Alicia Lynch) https://neocast.simplecast.com/episodes/season-4-washtech-cisos-speak-alicia-lynch-with-saic-PVJhuYCF Season 4: WashTech CISOs Speak: Alicia Lynch with SAIC Erin Keating, Alicia Lynch 00:13:52 Alicia Lynch, the VP and CISO at SAIC, joins us on this episode of NeoCast to discuss how SAIC is preparing for the upcoming certification deadlines of the CMMC. As SAIC has a slew of third party vendors in their supply chain, she discusses how it's mutually beneficial for large prime contractors to offer assistance for smaller companies to gain the proper level of certification. Alicia Lynch, the VP and CISO at SAIC, joins us on this episode of NeoCast to discuss how SAIC is preparing for the upcoming certification deadlines of the CMMC. As SAIC has a slew of third party vendors in their supply chain, she discusses how it's mutually beneficial for large prime contractors to offer assistance for smaller companies to gain the proper level of certification. neosystems, cmmc, govcon, saic, government contracting, cybersecurity no full 3 4 db41a5fc-c993-469e-889d-2e0487c5ac0b Season 3: Business Process Management, Improvement, and Automation - Integrify Wed, 6 May 2020 15:35:50 +0000 elizabeth.jimenez@neosystemscorp.com (Marty Herbert, John Bartlett, Erin Keating) https://neocast.simplecast.com/episodes/season-3-ep6-integrify-NF6wgBOB Season 3: Business Process Management, Improvement, and Automation - Integrify Marty Herbert, John Bartlett, Erin Keating 00:27:39 As we've moved past the ABCs of BPA, BPM, and BPA, we are excited to welcome our partner, Integrify, to talk about what a workflow automation project looks like when implemented. We cover: • How does an organization prepare for automation? • What things should an organization have in place before starting an automation project? • What roadblocks prevent a project from being successful? • How is a project typically staffed and who are the key players? As we've moved past the ABCs of BPA, BPM, and BPA, we are excited to welcome our partner, Integrify, to talk about what a workflow automation project looks like when implemented. We cover: • How does an organization prepare for automation? • What things should an organization have in place before starting an automation project? • What roadblocks prevent a project from being successful? • How is a project typically staffed and who are the key players? workflow, business process improvement, neosystems, business process management, integrify, government contracting, cybersecurity, automation no full 6 3 a2c397ef-1a13-479c-8fb3-11cf3a942fcb Season 5: Cyber Workforce Development - Introduction Tue, 28 Apr 2020 15:08:41 +0000 elizabeth.jimenez@neosystemscorp.com (Michael Tinsley, Erin Keating, Chris Maslyn) https://neocast.simplecast.com/episodes/season-5-cyber-workforce-development-introduction-Iqlx8TAW Season 5: Cyber Workforce Development - Introduction Michael Tinsley, Erin Keating, Chris Maslyn 00:16:15 The current crisis has some people feeling uncertain while others are facing unemployment and underemployment. All the while, the cybersecurity and managed IT fields continue to have thousands of jobs open and not enough talent to fill them. NeoSystems wanted to provide the greater community with thought leaders and speakers to provide real-time advice on what they see from the market, the opportunity, and the skillsets needed now. Listen along as CEO, Michael Tinsley, and Recruiting Director, Chris Maslyn discuss what they are most excited about in this content series. The current crisis has some people feeling uncertain while others are facing unemployment and underemployment. All the while, the cybersecurity and managed IT fields continue to have thousands of jobs open and not enough talent to fill them. NeoSystems wanted to provide the greater community with thought leaders and speakers to provide real-time advice on what they see from the market, the opportunity, and the skillsets needed now. Listen along as CEO, Michael Tinsley, and Recruiting Director, Chris Maslyn discuss what they are most excited about in this content series. recruitment, underemployment, covid, talent aquisition, unemployment, recruiting, crisis, jobs, human resources, managed it, cybersecurity no full 1 5 4055f540-bcc1-4e35-a3bd-4593db90b67d Season 3: Business Process Management, Improvement, and Automation - Control Why do we put our businesses through improvement processes?  As we learned in episode 1, there are many acronyms in the business improvement process, the key being the DMAIC process.  Define, measure, analyze, improve, and control.  In this episode, we learn more about CONTROL.  What does that word mean in relation to the business process improvement world and why is it so important?  How has everything we have discussed to date brought us to control. Our expert, Marty Herbert is back in this episode to tell us just that. Join us!

]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2020 14:00:06 +0000 elizabeth.jimenez@neosystemscorp.com (Marty Herbert, Erin Keating) https://neocast.simplecast.com/episodes/season-3-business-process-management-improvement-and-automation-control-4eHP_tYQ Why do we put our businesses through improvement processes?  As we learned in episode 1, there are many acronyms in the business improvement process, the key being the DMAIC process.  Define, measure, analyze, improve, and control.  In this episode, we learn more about CONTROL.  What does that word mean in relation to the business process improvement world and why is it so important?  How has everything we have discussed to date brought us to control. Our expert, Marty Herbert is back in this episode to tell us just that. Join us!

]]> Season 3: Business Process Management, Improvement, and Automation - Control Marty Herbert, Erin Keating 00:20:42 In this series, we've so far discussed the basics of BPI and BPM, as well we have learned how to identify signs that a business is in need of evaluation and improvement. In episode 3 we reviewed what the process looks like and in the last episode we spoke with Change Management expert, Christi Fath. In the wrap up of the basics, we hear once again from Marty Herbert about the WHY and what is coming up. In this series, we've so far discussed the basics of BPI and BPM, as well we have learned how to identify signs that a business is in need of evaluation and improvement. In episode 3 we reviewed what the process looks like and in the last episode we spoke with Change Management expert, Christi Fath. In the wrap up of the basics, we hear once again from Marty Herbert about the WHY and what is coming up. business process improvement, neosystems, dmaic, govcon, control, change management, managed systems, automation no full 5 3 1a57373d-8990-42ac-972e-553cd5b89114 Season 4: WashTech CISOs Speak: Nicole Dean with Accenture Federal Tue, 21 Apr 2020 14:00:03 +0000 elizabeth.jimenez@neosystemscorp.com (Erin Keating, Nicole Dean) https://neocast.simplecast.com/episodes/cisos-speak-nicole-dean-with-accenture-federal-EiTEkNRt Season 4: WashTech CISOs Speak: Nicole Dean with Accenture Federal Erin Keating, Nicole Dean 00:19:37 Join NeoCast host, Erin Keating as she speaks with Accenture Federal CISO Nicole Dean. In this episode they talk about the build up towards the CMMC deadline in September and what prime contractors like Accenture Federal are doing to prepare themselves as well as their subcontractors. Also, as a member of the CMMC Accreditation Body, Nicole shares the latest updates on when assessors will be coming on line and what she anticipates for the Body as they move forward with accrediting companies. For updates on the CMMC, Nicole advises listeners to stay updated on www.cmmcab.org. Join NeoCast host, Erin Keating as she speaks with Accenture Federal CISO Nicole Dean. In this episode they talk about the build up towards the CMMC deadline in September and what prime contractors like Accenture Federal are doing to prepare themselves as well as their subcontractors. Also, as a member of the CMMC Accreditation Body, Nicole shares the latest updates on when assessors will be coming on line and what she anticipates for the Body as they move forward with accrediting companies. For updates on the CMMC, Nicole advises listeners to stay updated on www.cmmcab.org. federal, neosystems, prime contractors, cmmc, govcon, subcontractors, accenture, government contracting, managed it, dod, dhs, cybersecurity, cmmc accreditation body no full 2 4 393135b7-8e5d-42c8-9f61-b60f58f211f5 Season 3: Business Process Management, Improvement, and Automation - The Change In this episode we explore change management:

  • When is the right time to engage the change management experts in any business process improvement and automation project?
  • How does communication play a role and what should be considered?
  • Who needs to be involved with the change management project for it to be successful?
  • What are the top 3 things that make a change smooth and productive?
]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2020 14:05:14 +0000 elizabeth.jimenez@neosystemscorp.com (Marty Herbert, Erin Keating, Christi Fath) https://neocast.simplecast.com/episodes/season-3-business-process-management-improvement-and-automation-the-change-ijpCXJ3t In this episode we explore change management:

  • When is the right time to engage the change management experts in any business process improvement and automation project?
  • How does communication play a role and what should be considered?
  • Who needs to be involved with the change management project for it to be successful?
  • What are the top 3 things that make a change smooth and productive?
]]> Season 3: Business Process Management, Improvement, and Automation - The Change Marty Herbert, Erin Keating, Christi Fath 00:27:06 After detailing the ABCs of business process improvement and the tools explored for automation, we've come to discussing how businesses should think about managing change. Join Change Management expert, Christi Fath with NeoSystems as she relates some of the challenges and benefits of managing change well. After detailing the ABCs of business process improvement and the tools explored for automation, we've come to discussing how businesses should think about managing change. Join Change Management expert, Christi Fath with NeoSystems as she relates some of the challenges and benefits of managing change well. business process improvement, bpm, bpi, govcon, change management, behavioral change, government contracting, managed it, cybersecurity, automation no full 4 3 5783c02f-243b-40c9-9cf6-f80703d269ac Season 3: Business Process Management, Improvement, and Automation - The Process Why does process improvement matter and how does a company like NeoSystems go through process improvement and management with its clients.  Everyone right now is experiencing major shifts in the way they do business, much less the way they manage their own life and WFH situation.  This episode walks people through how to look at your systems and evaluate objectively what can be improved and made more efficient, especially in a time when change is demanded of everyone.

]]> Thu, 9 Apr 2020 14:35:24 +0000 elizabeth.jimenez@neosystemscorp.com (Marty Herbert, Erin Keating) https://neocast.simplecast.com/episodes/season-3-business-process-management-improvement-and-automation-the-process-VxgdoxoQ Why does process improvement matter and how does a company like NeoSystems go through process improvement and management with its clients.  Everyone right now is experiencing major shifts in the way they do business, much less the way they manage their own life and WFH situation.  This episode walks people through how to look at your systems and evaluate objectively what can be improved and made more efficient, especially in a time when change is demanded of everyone.

]]> Season 3: Business Process Management, Improvement, and Automation - The Process Marty Herbert, Erin Keating 00:24:02 In this episode we as the question, I want to improve and automate, now what? Find out more about how to prepare for automation as well as the process such as creating project charters, workflow workshops, process information gathering, requirements documentation, and change management across the entirety of an engagement. In this episode we as the question, I want to improve and automate, now what? Find out more about how to prepare for automation as well as the process such as creating project charters, workflow workshops, process information gathering, requirements documentation, and change management across the entirety of an engagement. process improvement, business management, govcon, change management, government contracting, cybersecurity, business improvement no full 3 3 bdb0137f-07dd-422d-9443-f822a5da866a Season 4: WashTech CISOs Speak with Amy Howland and Jonathan Stammler We cover topics such as CISO preparedness for the CMMC without a lot of clarity right now in the market. We also speak to the complications of managing the next steps in the midst of a crisis which is put that much more demand on our information security.  Additionally, Amy and Jonathan share their insights on what they know about the CMMC, what they believe will happen in the near future, and what questions remain open for them.

]]> Tue, 7 Apr 2020 14:23:55 +0000 elizabeth.jimenez@neosystemscorp.com (Jonathan Stammler, Erin Keating, Amy Howland) https://neocast.simplecast.com/episodes/season-4-washtech-cisos-speak-with-amy-howland-and-jonathan-stammler-Wi4Yjmos We cover topics such as CISO preparedness for the CMMC without a lot of clarity right now in the market. We also speak to the complications of managing the next steps in the midst of a crisis which is put that much more demand on our information security.  Additionally, Amy and Jonathan share their insights on what they know about the CMMC, what they believe will happen in the near future, and what questions remain open for them.

]]> Season 4: WashTech CISOs Speak with Amy Howland and Jonathan Stammler Jonathan Stammler, Erin Keating, Amy Howland 00:34:21 We have started a new series to hear from some of Washington, DC's best and brightest CISOs. Join us in this episode as we talk to Jonathan Stammler of LMI and Amy Howland of Perspecta. We have started a new series to hear from some of Washington, DC's best and brightest CISOs. Join us in this episode as we talk to Jonathan Stammler of LMI and Amy Howland of Perspecta. lmi, covid19, preparedness, ciso, cmmc, govcon, information security, perspecta, data, coronavirus, government contracting, cybersecurity no full 1 4 22703259-c834-47e4-a926-a6b013fc6295 Season 3: Business Process Management, Improvement, and Automation - The Signs Last time we talked about what BPI, BPM and BPA are, in this episode we talk about how someone finds out they need to do any of those things.  We also cover topics like:

  • What areas Marty tends to see that need the most help
  • How NeoSystems approaches a business process improvement project
  • The DMAIC method
  • How humans fit into the equation
  • Keys to success in any business project improvement endeavor
  • Some of the most elusive systems
]]> Thu, 2 Apr 2020 14:00:12 +0000 elizabeth.jimenez@neosystemscorp.com (Marty Herbert, Erin Keating) https://neocast.simplecast.com/episodes/season-3-business-process-management-improvement-and-automation-the-signs-uOAiHnwe Last time we talked about what BPI, BPM and BPA are, in this episode we talk about how someone finds out they need to do any of those things.  We also cover topics like:

  • What areas Marty tends to see that need the most help
  • How NeoSystems approaches a business process improvement project
  • The DMAIC method
  • How humans fit into the equation
  • Keys to success in any business project improvement endeavor
  • Some of the most elusive systems
]]> Season 3: Business Process Management, Improvement, and Automation - The Signs Marty Herbert, Erin Keating 00:19:31 Join our host Erin Keating as she and Marty Herbert discuss some of the signs that show you need to automate and how to recognize the pain points in your business. Also learn how BPI leverages the tenets of lean, six sigma, and automation. Join our host Erin Keating as she and Marty Herbert discuss some of the signs that show you need to automate and how to recognize the pain points in your business. Also learn how BPI leverages the tenets of lean, six sigma, and automation. business process improvement, bpi, dmaic, robotic, business process automation, govcon, change management, bpa, processes, automation no full 2 3 b137715c-99c5-4a79-9475-09abb0147431 Season 3: Business Process Management, Improvement, and Automation - The Basics In this episode we speak with Marty Herbert, the practice lead within NeoSystems for Business Process Improvement and Change Management.  We'll cover the basics including:

  • What are BPM and BPI?
  • Why are so many people interested in it?
  • What is process transformation and how should we approach it?
  • Where does automation fit in?
  • Workflow automation vs robotic process automation

 

]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2020 14:00:08 +0000 elizabeth.jimenez@neosystemscorp.com (Marty Herbert, Erin Keating) https://neocast.simplecast.com/episodes/bpi-the-basics-z2_8Rh_j In this episode we speak with Marty Herbert, the practice lead within NeoSystems for Business Process Improvement and Change Management.  We'll cover the basics including:

  • What are BPM and BPI?
  • Why are so many people interested in it?
  • What is process transformation and how should we approach it?
  • Where does automation fit in?
  • Workflow automation vs robotic process automation

 

]]> Season 3: Business Process Management, Improvement, and Automation - The Basics Marty Herbert, Erin Keating 00:26:03 Talk about an age in which companies are having to reevaluate their business processes due to disruptions in the market! We are here to talk to you about business process management, improvement, and automation, a topic no one can avoid in these changing times. Talk about an age in which companies are having to reevaluate their business processes due to disruptions in the market! We are here to talk to you about business process management, improvement, and automation, a topic no one can avoid in these changing times. transformation, workflow, business process improvement, change management, process automation, management, automation no full 1 3 01f85f88-218e-4398-becd-e39a0595de42 Bonus Season: Cybersecurity in the age of COVID-19 featuring Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos, Rebkha Atnafou, Mary Beth Borgwing, and Chris Roberts Wed, 25 Mar 2020 17:23:42 +0000 elizabeth.jimenez@neosystemscorp.com (Chris Roberts, Erin Keating, Rebkha Atnafou, Panagis Galiatsatos, Mary Beth Borgwing) https://neocast.simplecast.com/episodes/bonus-season-cybersecurity-in-the-age-of-covid-19-part2-mF4DxnuL Bonus Season: Cybersecurity in the age of COVID-19 featuring Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos, Rebkha Atnafou, Mary Beth Borgwing, and Chris Roberts Chris Roberts, Erin Keating, Rebkha Atnafou, Panagis Galiatsatos, Mary Beth Borgwing 00:25:53 In this episode we talk with experts at Johns Hopkins in pulmonology and critical care, as well as public health awareness. Additionally, we bring back our resident experts in cybersecurity, Mary Beth Borgwing and Chris Roberts. In this episode we talk with experts at Johns Hopkins in pulmonology and critical care, as well as public health awareness. Additionally, we bring back our resident experts in cybersecurity, Mary Beth Borgwing and Chris Roberts. virus, johns hopkins, covid19, pulmonology, critical care, public health, coronavirus, attacks, cybersecurity no full 2 3 69dadfb6-1de4-4f8a-a714-08c5bdc599ff Bonus Season: Cybersecurity in the age of COVID-19 featuring Chris Roberts, Mary Beth Borgwing and Ed Bassett In this quick episode we speak with cybersecurity expert, Chris Roberts, Chief Strategy Officer for CyberClan, Mary Beth Borgwing, and CISO for NeoSystems, Ed Bassett.  As the world gets a bit topsy turvy for folks, we touch base on what implications there might be on government agencies, contractors, and health organizations if HIPAA regulations are loosened, more data is shared to get quicker vaccines and cures, and security and IT don't work together to protect the systems.   

Join us  in our next episode where we cover topics like remote workforces, increased usage of apps like Slack and Zoom, and the various other fast moving practices that could be putting your business and cybersecurity at risk.

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2020 14:00:06 +0000 elizabeth.jimenez@neosystemscorp.com (Chris Roberts, Erin Keating, Ed Bassett, Mary Beth Borgwing) https://neocast.simplecast.com/episodes/bonus-episode-cybersecurity-covid19-1-__95dF4g In this quick episode we speak with cybersecurity expert, Chris Roberts, Chief Strategy Officer for CyberClan, Mary Beth Borgwing, and CISO for NeoSystems, Ed Bassett.  As the world gets a bit topsy turvy for folks, we touch base on what implications there might be on government agencies, contractors, and health organizations if HIPAA regulations are loosened, more data is shared to get quicker vaccines and cures, and security and IT don't work together to protect the systems.   

Join us  in our next episode where we cover topics like remote workforces, increased usage of apps like Slack and Zoom, and the various other fast moving practices that could be putting your business and cybersecurity at risk.

]]> Bonus Season: Cybersecurity in the age of COVID-19 featuring Chris Roberts, Mary Beth Borgwing and Ed Bassett Chris Roberts, Erin Keating, Ed Bassett, Mary Beth Borgwing 00:13:30 With the recently reported hack attempt on HHS systems, we gather with some of the leading experts in cybersecurity. With the recently reported hack attempt on HHS systems, we gather with some of the leading experts in cybersecurity. compliance, covid, covid19, security, health data, hacks, data, coronavirus, hipaa, cyber attacks, cybersecurity no bonus 3 7e8b4520-ad2d-4c2d-9fe5-bc0579c111dc Bonus Episode: Women in Cyber featuring Katie Arrington and Nicole Dean Learn more about Katie Arrington, CISO for Assistant Secretary for Defense Acquisition and Nicole Dean, CISO for Accenture Federal Services.  We cover topics like:

  • How they got to the CISO position 
  • What attributes they look for in employees
  • How we can close the gap in talent in cybersecurity
  • Roles for women in cybersecurity
  • Skills and aptitudes to hone for success in cybersecurity
  • Current state of the CMMC
  • Much more!
]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2020 14:00:19 +0000 elizabeth.jimenez@neosystemscorp.com (Erin Keating, Nicole Dean, Katie Arrington, Elizabeth Jimenez) https://neocast.simplecast.com/episodes/women-in-cyber-featuring-katie-arrington-and-nicole-dean-2kcPi6l1 Learn more about Katie Arrington, CISO for Assistant Secretary for Defense Acquisition and Nicole Dean, CISO for Accenture Federal Services.  We cover topics like:

  • How they got to the CISO position 
  • What attributes they look for in employees
  • How we can close the gap in talent in cybersecurity
  • Roles for women in cybersecurity
  • Skills and aptitudes to hone for success in cybersecurity
  • Current state of the CMMC
  • Much more!
]]> Bonus Episode: Women in Cyber featuring Katie Arrington and Nicole Dean Erin Keating, Nicole Dean, Katie Arrington, Elizabeth Jimenez 00:49:58 We won't let the cancellation of UWIC get in the way of a powerful interview with these two forces of nature in cyber! Listen in on an exclusive conversation with Katie Arrington and Nicole Dean as we discuss their careers, the things they look for in candidates for their organizations, CMMC, and advice for women in cyber. We won't let the cancellation of UWIC get in the way of a powerful interview with these two forces of nature in cyber! Listen in on an exclusive conversation with Katie Arrington and Nicole Dean as we discuss their careers, the things they look for in candidates for their organizations, CMMC, and advice for women in cyber. women in cybersecurity, aptitudes, careers, ciso, cmmc, govcon, department of defense, women, defense, accenture, government contracting, cybersecurity no bonus 2 344f107a-5f6e-4680-adf6-f77c1477e5da GovCon Rules: False Claims and Other Risks of Non-Compliance In this detailed episode about false claims and other risks of non-compliance, we learn the basics and go deep on the repercussions, questions like the following will be answered:

  • What is the False Claims Act?
  • Was there a recent Supreme Court case where the Court held that implied certification could form the basis of a False Claims Act case? 
  • What does that mean? 
  • How does that impact cybersecurity compliance considerations?
  • What can happen if a company is not cybersecurity compliant?
  • What is the impact on a contract if a contractor is not cybersecurity compliant?
  • What about issues between that can arise between a prime contractor and their subs?
]]> Wed, 4 Mar 2020 15:00:01 +0000 elizabeth.jimenez@neosystemscorp.com (Eric Crusius, Erin Keating) https://neocast.simplecast.com/episodes/false-claims-and-other-risks-of-non-compliance-PXnAL6aL In this detailed episode about false claims and other risks of non-compliance, we learn the basics and go deep on the repercussions, questions like the following will be answered:

  • What is the False Claims Act?
  • Was there a recent Supreme Court case where the Court held that implied certification could form the basis of a False Claims Act case? 
  • What does that mean? 
  • How does that impact cybersecurity compliance considerations?
  • What can happen if a company is not cybersecurity compliant?
  • What is the impact on a contract if a contractor is not cybersecurity compliant?
  • What about issues between that can arise between a prime contractor and their subs?
]]> GovCon Rules: False Claims and Other Risks of Non-Compliance Eric Crusius, Erin Keating 00:21:33 We've learned about FAR Part 9 and why cybersecurity compliance is so important under it but did you know about false claims and all the risks associated with non-compliance? Tune in to this episode where our legal expert Eric Crusius takes us through the risks of doing business with the government if you are not compliant. This is especially good for those working in prime/sub contracting arrangements. We've learned about FAR Part 9 and why cybersecurity compliance is so important under it but did you know about false claims and all the risks associated with non-compliance? Tune in to this episode where our legal expert Eric Crusius takes us through the risks of doing business with the government if you are not compliant. This is especially good for those working in prime/sub contracting arrangements. compliance, risks, prime contractors, false claims, govcon, far part 9, false claims act, government contracting, cybersecurity, supreme court no full 3 2 290eaef4-dbbc-4000-a027-e712d932662e GovCon Rules: Why compliance is so important under FAR Part 9 In this episode we go deeper, answering questions like:

  • What is required under contractors under FAR Part 9?
  • What does it mean when a contractor signs an invoice? What is the contractor promising?
  • What would be required by contractors for cybersecurity compliance under FAR Part 9?
  • Does the CMMC certification change anything?
]]> Tue, 25 Feb 2020 17:38:54 +0000 elizabeth.jimenez@neosystemscorp.com (Eric Crusius, Erin Keating) https://neocast.simplecast.com/episodes/govcon-rules-why-compliance-is-so-important-under-far-part-9-DCJiOVAD In this episode we go deeper, answering questions like:

  • What is required under contractors under FAR Part 9?
  • What does it mean when a contractor signs an invoice? What is the contractor promising?
  • What would be required by contractors for cybersecurity compliance under FAR Part 9?
  • Does the CMMC certification change anything?
]]> GovCon Rules: Why compliance is so important under FAR Part 9 Eric Crusius, Erin Keating 00:17:53 Now that we know what FAR Part 9 is in the world of cybersecurity and government contracting, we speak again with expert Eric Crusius to discuss why cybersecurity compliance is so important and how CMMC will change the way we think about certifying contractors. Now that we know what FAR Part 9 is in the world of cybersecurity and government contracting, we speak again with expert Eric Crusius to discuss why cybersecurity compliance is so important and how CMMC will change the way we think about certifying contractors. compliance, neosystems, false claims, cmmc, govcon, far part 9, invoicing, government contracting, managed it, cybersecurity no full 2 2 a9d59239-0091-47a4-8318-de4beee2cce7 GovCon Rules FAR Part 9 Contracting Qualifications In this episode we cover the common questions government contractors might have about cybersecurity compliance, such as:

  • What is FAR part 9 and why is it critical to contractors?
  • If the government thinks a contractor is  not in compliance or being responsible, what happens?
  • What are the factors the government uses to determine that a contractor is out of compliance?
  • If a contractor is debarred or suspended, what can they do?
  • How can a contractor show itself to be in compliance and responsible?
]]> Tue, 18 Feb 2020 20:13:46 +0000 elizabeth.jimenez@neosystemscorp.com (Eric Crusius, Erin Keating) https://neocast.simplecast.com/episodes/govcon-rules-far-part-9-contracting-qualifications-Knfxbp7c In this episode we cover the common questions government contractors might have about cybersecurity compliance, such as:

  • What is FAR part 9 and why is it critical to contractors?
  • If the government thinks a contractor is  not in compliance or being responsible, what happens?
  • What are the factors the government uses to determine that a contractor is out of compliance?
  • If a contractor is debarred or suspended, what can they do?
  • How can a contractor show itself to be in compliance and responsible?
]]> GovCon Rules FAR Part 9 Contracting Qualifications Eric Crusius, Erin Keating 00:18:55 Join host Erin Keating and expert Eric Crusius as they discuss what FAR Part 9 is and how government contractors should handle cybersecurity compliance. Join host Erin Keating and expert Eric Crusius as they discuss what FAR Part 9 is and how government contractors should handle cybersecurity compliance. government, compliance, govcon, far part 9, debarrment, contracting, cybersecurity no full 1 2 7c2ca251-78d2-4640-9af6-2a82d7b6652f Bonus episode to review CMMC v1.0 Join our host and resident experts as we dive deep into how contractors should look at the certification requirements and how the government will handle the onslaught of companies looking to become certified.  You don't want to be left behind as 300,000+ contractors via for certification, learn how you can best prepare and where to look for help.

]]> Wed, 12 Feb 2020 14:13:16 +0000 elizabeth.jimenez@neosystemscorp.com (Eric Crusius, Erin Keating, Ed Bassett) https://neocast.simplecast.com/episodes/bonus-episode-to-review-cmmc-v10-cXT1EiRe Join our host and resident experts as we dive deep into how contractors should look at the certification requirements and how the government will handle the onslaught of companies looking to become certified.  You don't want to be left behind as 300,000+ contractors via for certification, learn how you can best prepare and where to look for help.

]]> Bonus episode to review CMMC v1.0 Eric Crusius, Erin Keating, Ed Bassett 00:28:44 Ed Crusius and Ed Bassett join us to review the latest version of the CMMC details. Ed Crusius and Ed Bassett join us to review the latest version of the CMMC details. audit, auditors, neosystems, certification, cmmc, government contracting, managed it, cybersecurity no bonus 1 d087588c-03d5-40bc-a8ca-18ca7e20b975 GovCon Rules Details of CMMC Join host Erin Keating and expert Eric Crusius as they discuss the headlines out of the CMMC version 0.4 that was released in early September.  Discover what role NIST 800-171 plays, how this compares to FedRamp, and some details on the five levels of certification. NeoSystem's own Ed Bassett then joins to discuss ways in which his team can help government contractors tackle their IT needs in the face of these requirements.

]]> Fri, 7 Feb 2020 13:01:06 +0000 elizabeth.jimenez@neosystemscorp.com (Erin Keating, Ed Bassett, Ed Crusius) https://neocast.simplecast.com/episodes/govcon-rules-details-of-cmmc-VbuhaMTc Join host Erin Keating and expert Eric Crusius as they discuss the headlines out of the CMMC version 0.4 that was released in early September.  Discover what role NIST 800-171 plays, how this compares to FedRamp, and some details on the five levels of certification. NeoSystem's own Ed Bassett then joins to discuss ways in which his team can help government contractors tackle their IT needs in the face of these requirements.

]]> GovCon Rules Details of CMMC Erin Keating, Ed Bassett, Ed Crusius 00:35:30 Join host Erin Keating and expert Eric Crusius as they discuss the headlines out of the CMMC version 0.4 that was released in early September. NeoSystem's own Ed Bassett also joins. Join host Erin Keating and expert Eric Crusius as they discuss the headlines out of the CMMC version 0.4 that was released in early September. NeoSystem's own Ed Bassett also joins. far, certification, cmmc, government contractors, managed it, cybersecurity, it, fedramp no full 3 1 0f01f3a9-0307-42ca-92b9-056db49004d8 GovCon Rules Current Certification Requirements Mon, 27 Jan 2020 16:58:39 +0000 elizabeth.jimenez@neosystemscorp.com (Eric Crusius, Erin Keating) https://neocast.simplecast.com/episodes/govcon-rules-current-certification-requirements-OlbDBYZt GovCon Rules Current Certification Requirements Eric Crusius, Erin Keating 00:24:30 In this episode, join Eric Crusius and Erin Keating as they discuss the current environment for certification in the cybersecurity space and where the CMMC is going in the future. In this episode, join Eric Crusius and Erin Keating as they discuss the current environment for certification in the cybersecurity space and where the CMMC is going in the future. far, certification, cmmc, government contracting, cybersecurity no full 2 1 eace2020-c418-4983-b1a6-741f58c9b5e2 GovCon Rules Current Cybersecurity Rules Tue, 31 Dec 2019 14:35:59 +0000 elizabeth.jimenez@neosystemscorp.com (Erin Keating, Ed Barrett, Eric Crucius) https://www.neosystemscorp.com GovCon Rules Current Cybersecurity Rules Erin Keating, Ed Barrett, Eric Crucius 00:39:54 Join attorney, Eric Crucius, and NeoSystems CISO, Ed Barrett as they discuss the current cybersecurity requirements for government contractors. Join attorney, Eric Crucius, and NeoSystems CISO, Ed Barrett as they discuss the current cybersecurity requirements for government contractors. dfar, cmmc, government contracting, cybersecurity no full 1 1