Is RMF Broken? The Real Reason ATOs Keep Getting Delayed

RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Check out Openrmf: https://www.soteriasoft.com/products/... Timestamps: 00:00 "Mastering RMF Real-World Skills" 04:24 From Help Desk to Cybersecurity 07:10 "Understanding Frameworks and Perspectives" 09:50 "Breaking Down IT Misconceptions" 14:31 Improving Processes Through Communication 17:11 "Streamlining Solutions and Efficiency" 20:59 "Streamlining RFP Team Collaboration" 24:17 "Web-Based Tools vs. Client-Based" 26:43 "Web-Based Third-Party Assessments" 32:40 Automation and Data Integration Progress 35:13 Automated Cybersecurity and Data Integration 36:18 Automated Data Management Possibilities 40:20 "Automating for Efficiency" 43:53 Automated Compliance with Elastic SIEM 46:03 "Enhanced Layered Security Compliance" 49:37 "Improving RMF and Education" Video Description: If you’re navigating the world of government cybersecurity compliance, this episode is for you. On this episode of the Tech Woke Podcast, I sat down with the founders of Soteria Software, Dale Bingham and David Gould, to unpack how automation is transforming the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process. We discuss how tools like OpenRMF are streamlining control implementation, accelerating documentation, reducing manual workload, and saving organizations millions in compliance costs. We also break down: Continuous ATO (cATO) strategies RMF automation in DoD and federal environments NIST SP 800-53 control management POA&M optimization eMASS workflow challenges Compliance tool integration DevSecOps and cybersecurity governance Common RMF misconceptions How education reduces compliance risk If you’re an ISSO, ISSM, security engineer, GRC analyst, contractor, or working in DoD cybersecurity, FedRAMP, CMMC, or federal compliance, this conversation will change how you think about automation and compliance execution.