Reel-Scout: Elevating Cloud Security Standards with GovRAMP

Why did your organization become a GovRAMP member? 

As an organization working closely with state government clients, especially film commissions, joining GovRAMP was a strategic step to ensure our products and services meet the highest cloud security standards. GovRAMP provides us with a streamlined approach to address data security in processing, storage, and transmission, which is crucial for handling sensitive government data. 

With GovRAMP's "verify once, serve many" model, we can dedicate our efforts to securely building and improving our cloud architectures. This approach allows us to focus on rigorous initial assessments, comprehensive security documentation, and efficient remediation to meet GovRAMP's stringent requirements. For procurement and security officials, GovRAMP stands as a trusted, gold-standard framework, and we’re proud to align with its mission of cybersecurity excellence. 

What advice do you have for other providers progressing through the GovRAMP process? 

Trust the process. Every step is designed to strengthen your organization’s security posture and establish lasting resilience. Embrace each phase and know that closely following the guidelines will benefit you immensely in the long run. 

How do you stay up to date with the evolving cybersecurity landscape? 

To stay informed, we actively follow updates, advisories, alerts, and expert resources from several authoritative sources, including: 

• The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) for comprehensive threat alerts and federal cybersecurity guidance. 

• Krebs on Security for timely insights on data breaches, hacking trends, and cybersecurity news. 

• Cloudflare for information on securing digital infrastructure and protecting against web threats. 

These resources help us stay current on developments and best practices in cybersecurity, which we apply to enhance our security framework. 

What cybersecurity-related events, conferences, or webinars do you recommend for industry professionals? 

• Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit: A prominent event offering in-depth discussions on enterprise security solutions and risk management strategies, particularly valuable for organizations handling large-scale security challenges. 

• DEF CON: One of the world’s oldest and largest cybersecurity conferences, DEF CON is invaluable for those interested in the technical side of cybersecurity and hacking culture. 

• DevSecOps Talks: This podcast series features industry experts and covers automation and continuous testing. It’s a great resource for staying informed on DevSecOps trends and practices 

How can other members or organizations collaborate with your company on cybersecurity projects? 

Our team actively participates in cybersecurity discussions across various online communities, including LinkedIn, Reddit, Discord, Slack, and Stack Exchange. We’re always open to connecting with other GovRAMP members and organizations interested in sharing knowledge and building secure, resilient systems through collaboration. 

About Reel-Scout, Inc. 

The Reel-Scout service is a business application that for film offices brings best practices to the business of recruiting and attracting productions and for production companies brings best practices to location asset management and leveraging.