In this episode, Brian and John speak with Eric Adams, a 25-year security veteran. Eric embarks on a journey to protect data from attackers, navigating the complex process of FedRAMP Authorization and cyber liability insurance to ensure secure access for government and military personnel.

"Data is like the new gold. You're able to do a lot of powerful things. Look at it on the positive side from the consumer."

Eric Adams is a cybersecurity illuminator with 25 years of experience in the industry. He has worked with HP and IBM on FedRAMP Authorization, Treasury Management, and Data Aggregation.

Eric Adams had worked at HP for 19 years and in different security areas for the last 25 years of his career. Through his experience, he learned the importance of data security and the need to document systems and understand security controls. He experienced first-hand the military's strict security measures and the power of data. After his experience, he discovered that understanding data security, its controls and its compliance was essential for companies to be secure and remain resilient. Eric Adams was now aware of how to protect data, the new gold.

In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. Discovering the "new gold" of data and the importance of protecting access to it.
2. The length and complexity of the FedRAMP authorization process.
3. The role of cyber liability insurance in strengthening a company's security.

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