This week on Safe Mode, we talk with Scott Montgomery, VP of Federal at Island, about the realities of achieving FedRAMP authorization. Scott demystifies the often daunting FedRAMP process, shares lessons learned from real-world experience, and reveals the biggest pitfalls organizations face. From data sensitivity requirements to the growing importance of automation in security compliance, this episode is essential listening for anyone navigating federal cloud standards or considering a move into the government tech space. In our reporter chat, Greg talks with Matt Kapko about a whirlwind week around Clop's targeting of Oracle.