Federal Market Frontlines Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:49:14 -0400 https://federalmarketfrontlines.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Federal Market Frontlines yes 0e901523-f499-5a52-8cf7-107055722005 TechnoMile episodic false TechnoMile’s Federal Market Frontlines with Tom Temin features in‑depth interviews with public sector and industry leaders on AI, acquisition reform, regulatory change, and challenges shaping mission‑driven organizations.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) TechnoMile https://storage.buzzsprout.com/q2kupyzc9b9nyy9lc38s85s269s2?.jpg Federal Market Frontlines https://federalmarketfrontlines.buzzsprout.com Tom Temin We Need to Talk About Defense Startups' Security We Need to Talk About Defense Startups' Security How can defense startups meet rigorous security compliance without slowing innovation?

In this episode of Federal Market Frontlines, host Tom Temin speaks with Isaiah Ike Rivers, Chief Security Officer at Astranis Space Technologies, about building security into a fast-moving organization from day one.

They discuss how security leaders can move beyond traditional compliance, use data and artificial intelligence to identify risks earlier, and position security as a mission enabler and business enabler. Ike also shares lessons from his four decades of experience supporting the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and the defense industrial base.

Topics covered include:

• Cybersecurity compliance for defense startups

• Integrating security without creating barriers

• Traditional defense programs versus commercial space

• Data-driven risk management and continuous readiness

• The role of AI in cybersecurity

• Developing the next generation of security leaders

• Helping executives understand the business value of security


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]]> How can defense startups meet rigorous security compliance without slowing innovation?

In this episode of Federal Market Frontlines, host Tom Temin speaks with Isaiah Ike Rivers, Chief Security Officer at Astranis Space Technologies, about building security into a fast-moving organization from day one.

They discuss how security leaders can move beyond traditional compliance, use data and artificial intelligence to identify risks earlier, and position security as a mission enabler and business enabler. Ike also shares lessons from his four decades of experience supporting the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and the defense industrial base.

Topics covered include:

• Cybersecurity compliance for defense startups

• Integrating security without creating barriers

• Traditional defense programs versus commercial space

• Data-driven risk management and continuous readiness

• The role of AI in cybersecurity

• Developing the next generation of security leaders

• Helping executives understand the business value of security


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]]> TechnoMile Buzzsprout-19632383 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0400 1009 1 6 full false Federal Market Frontlines: Former Boeing CSO Explains the Business AI Threat No One is Ready For Federal Market Frontlines: Former Boeing CSO Explains the Business AI Threat No One is Ready For Most executives still treat security as overhead. Dave Komendat, former Chief Security Officer at Boeing, spent decades proving it's the opposite, a business enabler that protects revenue, reputation, and federal contract eligibility. In this episode of Federal Market Frontlines, Dave breaks down why "cost center" thinking is killing modern security programs and:

  • The AI-driven threats reshaping corporate security right now.
  • How federal contractors should rethink their security posture.
  • What it actually takes to earn a seat at the executive table.
  • The leadership shift every CSO needs to make in the next 18 months.

Whether you're a security leader, federal contractor, or executive trying to understand where this function is heading, this conversation is the playbook.

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]]> Most executives still treat security as overhead. Dave Komendat, former Chief Security Officer at Boeing, spent decades proving it's the opposite, a business enabler that protects revenue, reputation, and federal contract eligibility. In this episode of Federal Market Frontlines, Dave breaks down why "cost center" thinking is killing modern security programs and:

  • The AI-driven threats reshaping corporate security right now.
  • How federal contractors should rethink their security posture.
  • What it actually takes to earn a seat at the executive table.
  • The leadership shift every CSO needs to make in the next 18 months.

Whether you're a security leader, federal contractor, or executive trying to understand where this function is heading, this conversation is the playbook.

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]]> TechnoMile Buzzsprout-19433612 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400 1738 1 5 full false Federal Market Frontlines: This One Compliance Update Will Change GovCon Forever Federal Market Frontlines: This One Compliance Update Will Change GovCon Forever The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul is rewriting federal acquisition rules right now, and every contractor needs to understand what's changing before it's too late. PSC President Stephanie Kostro joins Federal Market Frontlines to break down FAR overhaul compliance, the companion guide reality, and how to manage risk across legacy contracts already in place. From agency supplement fragmentation to CMMC dual compliance pressures, this episode covers what contractors at every level must act on today.

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]]> The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul is rewriting federal acquisition rules right now, and every contractor needs to understand what's changing before it's too late. PSC President Stephanie Kostro joins Federal Market Frontlines to break down FAR overhaul compliance, the companion guide reality, and how to manage risk across legacy contracts already in place. From agency supplement fragmentation to CMMC dual compliance pressures, this episode covers what contractors at every level must act on today.

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]]> TechnoMile Buzzsprout-19433529 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400 2084 1 4 full false Federal Market Frontlines: This is How AI is Rewriting the Rules of National Security Federal Market Frontlines: This is How AI is Rewriting the Rules of National Security See how AI is changing government contracting by making compliance easier and connecting systems that were once separate. Tom Temin sits down with Donald Blersch – former senior executive across the CIA, ODNI, MDA, and Diplomatic Security – and they discuss some of the main challenges federal contractors deal with, like scattered data and slow decisions. Find out how automation and integrated platforms help manage risks at scale and give you real-time insights. This episode is especially helpful for leaders working through digital changes in national security and the federal market.

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]]> See how AI is changing government contracting by making compliance easier and connecting systems that were once separate. Tom Temin sits down with Donald Blersch – former senior executive across the CIA, ODNI, MDA, and Diplomatic Security – and they discuss some of the main challenges federal contractors deal with, like scattered data and slow decisions. Find out how automation and integrated platforms help manage risks at scale and give you real-time insights. This episode is especially helpful for leaders working through digital changes in national security and the federal market.

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]]> TechnoMile Buzzsprout-19433457 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400 1722 1 3 full false Federal Market Frontlines: Ex-FBI Official Reveals GovCon Security Gaps Federal Market Frontlines: Ex-FBI Official Reveals GovCon Security Gaps Tom Temin talks with security expert, Charles Phalen, about how security is changing in government contracting. Drawing on his background with the CIA, FBI, and DCSA, Charles explains why enterprise security needs to move beyond simply meeting compliance requirements in today’s contracts. They discuss insider threats, the importance of ongoing monitoring, and how tools like SIMS help manage risk.

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]]> Tom Temin talks with security expert, Charles Phalen, about how security is changing in government contracting. Drawing on his background with the CIA, FBI, and DCSA, Charles explains why enterprise security needs to move beyond simply meeting compliance requirements in today’s contracts. They discuss insider threats, the importance of ongoing monitoring, and how tools like SIMS help manage risk.

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]]> Lisa Throckmorton Buzzsprout-19432964 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400 1110 1 2 full false Federal Market Frontlines: Why the Smartest Players Use AI Workflows in Government Contracting Federal Market Frontlines: Why the Smartest Players Use AI Workflows in Government Contracting In the debut edition of TechnoMile's Federal Market Frontlines with Tom Temin, hear from Ashish Khot, CEO of TechnoMile, as he discusses the company's recent merger with SIMS Software and value of an AI platform that unites growth, contracts, compliance, and security workflows.


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]]> In the debut edition of TechnoMile's Federal Market Frontlines with Tom Temin, hear from Ashish Khot, CEO of TechnoMile, as he discusses the company's recent merger with SIMS Software and value of an AI platform that unites growth, contracts, compliance, and security workflows.


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]]> Lisa Throckmorton Buzzsprout-19432928 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400 1240 1 1 full true