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Kenny Scott

Kenny is an accomplished leader with a two decade tenure in Information Security and IT Audit. He's widely acknowledged in the industry and has a profound dedication to it. In addition to his technical expertise, Kenny's portfolio includes substantial experience in business strategy, investment, and programming. On the personal side, Kenny is a devoted husband to Angie Scott and a proud father of five. A music enthusiast, he relishes playing the guitar and enjoys surfing when a beach is within reach.

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Why Tech in Government Moves So Slow

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May 21, 2025

Why Tech in Government Moves So Slow

Discover why government tech adoption lags due to legacy systems, red tape, and ATO delays. Learn how FedRAMP 20x aims to accelerate secure, inclusive innovation.

What is CUI? Understanding Controlled Unclassified Information

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April 21, 2025

What is CUI? Understanding Controlled Unclassified Information

Understand CUI in DoD contracts: types, examples, and compliance. Protect sensitive info with our guide!

The 2 Things I Wish I Could Change About FedRAMP

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March 13, 2025

The 2 Things I Wish I Could Change About FedRAMP

FedRAMP creates great security, but how could it be better and increase adoption? Kenny Scott shares his ideas.

What is FedRAMP?

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March 5, 2025

What is FedRAMP?

Discover FedRAMP: the U.S. program ensuring cloud security for federal agencies. Learn about ATOs, NIST 800-53 controls, and how to get authorized fast with tools like Paramify. Watch now

What Is Risk Management?

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September 14, 2023

What Is Risk Management?

The best risk management addresses risks with both qualitative and quantitative evaluations. Learn the 3 pillars of risk management for better cybersecurity

Why Security Measures Often Fail

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February 6, 2024

Why Security Measures Often Fail

Learn common mistakes that cause security organizations to fail. Use these tips to improve your CSP’s cybersecurity efforts and security posture.

What Does it Take to Create a New FedRAMP Revision?

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February 18, 2024

What Does it Take to Create a New FedRAMP Revision?

FedRAMP updates ensure security protocols stay effective, adapting to emerging threats and protecting data in an evolving digital landscape.

What are FedRAMP POA&Ms? Plan of Actions and Milestones Explained

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September 26, 2024

What are FedRAMP POA&Ms? Plan of Actions and Milestones Explained

Automate ConMon & POAMs with software. Tracking and resolving security issues to ensure continuous cybersecurity compliance can be easier with POA&M automation.

Unpacking the NIST 800-53 Rev 5 FedRAMP Update

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June 22, 2023

Unpacking the NIST 800-53 Rev 5 FedRAMP Update

FedRAMP Rev 5 brings new, split, and removed controls. Learn how Paramify’s Risk Solutions simplify compliance and streamline your documentation.

Unpacking the FedRAMP Rev 5 SI-4 (18) Updates: Steganography and Covert Channels

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June 28, 2023

Unpacking the FedRAMP Rev 5 SI-4 (18) Updates: Steganography and Covert Channels

FedRAMP Rev 5 update to SI-4 (18) emphasizes data exfiltration monitoring, focusing on covert channels like steganography.

Understanding GRC: Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance

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September 26, 2024

Understanding GRC: Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance

Understand Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) by breaking down its 3 components. Learn the significance and how it helps businesses thrive.

Understanding the FedRAMP Rev 5 PS-4 Update: A 4-Hr Limit for Access Revocation

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September 21, 2023

Understanding the FedRAMP Rev 5 PS-4 Update: A 4-Hr Limit for Access Revocation

FedRAMP and StateRAMP now require terminated employee access to be revoked within 4 hours. Learn how SSO and HRIS integration simplifies compliance.

The Quick & Affordable Way to Get TX-RAMP or StateRAMP Certified: A Paramify Case Study

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February 6, 2024

The Quick & Affordable Way to Get TX-RAMP or StateRAMP Certified: A Paramify Case Study

Small & medium companies looking to get StateRAMP, TX-RAMP, or FedRAMP authorized benefit from affordable cybersecurity gap assessment and documentation tools

The Top 5 Signals Your Company is Prioritizing Compliance Over Actual Security

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February 20, 2024

The Top 5 Signals Your Company is Prioritizing Compliance Over Actual Security

What to look out for in your CSP to make sure cybersecurity priorities are in the right place in protecting data, and not just passing an audit.

The Benefits and Shortcomings of OSCAL

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July 12, 2024

The Benefits and Shortcomings of OSCAL

Learn the advantages and downsides of an OSCAL based Digital Authorization Package. There’s an easy way how to convert your SSP & ATO to a digital package.

Automate Security Questionnaires: Expedite Responses and Customer Deals

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March 15, 2024

Automate Security Questionnaires: Expedite Responses and Customer Deals

Security questionnaire automation software manages requests better. See how Alumni used Paramify to streamline responses & accelerate customer acquisitions.

Risk Solutions Explained

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June 25, 2024

Risk Solutions Explained

Fast FedRAMP compliance documentation is possible with Paramify’s Risk Solutions. Learn what they are & how to create them before you build your SSP.

Risk Solutions: A Step-by-Step Guide

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October 6, 2023

Risk Solutions: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to optimize your security program faster for less with Risk Solutions – a simple, effective way to automate security planning and compliance documentation

Easily Generate Accurate NIST 800-53 FedRAMP Rev 5 Documents

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February 13, 2024

Easily Generate Accurate NIST 800-53 FedRAMP Rev 5 Documents

Transition from NIST 800-53 Rev 4 to Rev 5 effortlessly with Paramify. Generate FedRAMP SSP in OSCAL and DOCX quickly and efficiently.

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