FedRAMP, 20x, and the Future of Federal Cloud Security with Michael Schroeder
Perspective from someone who helped shape FedRAMP inside government and now works with the market adapting to its next chapter.
Episode overview
Michael Schroeder brings both government and industry context to a conversation about how FedRAMP has evolved and what the 20x transformation asks of agencies, providers, and assessors.
The episode explores the tension between faster market access and durable security assurance, including where automation, continuous validation, and clearer accountability can make federal cloud authorization more scalable.
What you’ll learn
- How FedRAMP’s original mission informs its next phase.
- Why continuous validation changes authorization expectations.
- Where agencies and CSPs need greater alignment.
- How automation can accelerate assurance without lowering the bar.
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