John Z Black

Robots Are Moving Into Sensitive Environments. Security Gets Decided at Procurement.

John Z Black Mar 19, 2026

Security Operations & Resilience #robotics #procurement #cyber-physical #supply-chain #civil-liberties #enterprise-security #governance

U.S. robotics firms are pushing Congress for procurement barriers against Chinese suppliers. Robot dogs are already patrolling data centers. The security posture is decided before install day, during sourcing and contract language.

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FedRAMP's Trust Gap: When Technical Warnings Lose to Procurement Momentum

John Z Black Mar 18, 2026

Policy, Law & Governance #fedramp #cloud-security #governance #procurement #assurance #public-sector #risk-management

Federal cyber experts reportedly called Microsoft's cloud a 'pile of shit' -- and approved it anyway. That's not just a Microsoft story. It's a story about what certification badges actually mean.

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