Second Front

🚀 Big news: 2F Game Warden® is now FedRAMP® High Authorized — joining the less than 1% of cloud service providers cleared to protect the federal government’s most sensitive unclassified data. “Expanding mission access to critical technologies is why we exist. FedRAMP High enables us to help government teams and commercial innovators deliver secure, mission-critical software faster than ever before.” — Tyler Sweatt, CEO If you’re an ISV or government agency looking to tackle FedRAMP, we’re here to give you an accelerated, secure path to production. 📄 Read the full announcement 👉 https://lnkd.in/eFJD6Ebe 💬 Chat with our experts 👉 https://lnkd.in/eCrY9MCD #FedRAMP #GovTech #NatSec #ATO

Defense innovation doesn’t stop at borders. This November, Second Front’s Chief Strategy Officer Enrique Oti joins leaders from across Europe and NATO at Tectonic's European Defense Summit—a two-day event at The Ritz, Paris, dedicated to shaping the future of European security. A retired U.S. Air Force Colonel and co-founder of Kessel Run, Enrique has spent his career bridging operational needs with modern software delivery. Today, he’s advancing that mission at Second Front, helping allies deploy trusted, accredited software at speed and scale. Catch him at the Summit. #defensetech #innovation #NATO #security #natsec

Next stop: AUSA 2025. Second Front will be in D.C. connecting with partners, innovators, and mission owners shaping the future of defense tech. If you’re attending, come find the 2F team & let's talk secure software delivery, authorization acceleration, and what it really means to move at mission speed. P.S. We’re also hosting something a little less formal. 🥃 Reach out to one of us for more details. 🫡 #AUSA2025 #defensetech #nationaldefense #missionready #govtech #innovation

Security isn’t optional when you’re building for the mission. Before your software can serve the Department of Defense, it needs to operate at the right Impact Level (IL2–IL6) — the framework that defines how data is classified, protected, and deployed across defense environments. Our latest blog explains what each Impact Level means, how they map to real mission needs, and how to start building toward the right IL from day one. Read the full guide → https://lnkd.in/dfzDbYT6 #dod #compliance #ATO #natsec #defensetech

Compliance doesn’t have to kill innovation. Our awesome customer and partner Kovr.ai is proving it. Turning thousands of hours of manual documentation into minutes with AI-native automation for FedRAMP, DoD SRG, and beyond. Earlier this year, Kovr.ai emerged from stealth with $3.6M in seed funding. Now, Co-Founder and CEO Andrew Black joins Tyler Sweatt on All Quiet on the Second Front to share how they’re using AI to make compliance faster, smarter, and mission-ready. Catch the latest episode!!! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/guG4ikjk #DefenseTech #cybersecurity #compliance #secondfront #natsec

🚀 We’re Hiring: Build for the Free World. At Second Front, we’re on a mission to accelerate the delivery of trusted software to U.S. and allied warfighters. Our platform, Game Warden, breaks down the barriers that slow innovation across government and industry-because modern defense demands modern software. We’re scaling fast and looking for builders. People who want to grow, lead, and make a national-level impact. 🔥 Now hiring across our Commercial & Federal GTM teams: Commercial Account Executives: Help define our commercial go-to-market motion from the ground up. You’ll sell a product that’s changing how national security organizations adopt software. Sales Director, Federal: Lead the charge in expanding our presence across defense and government sectors. You’ll shape strategy, own relationships, and scale a team aligned to mission outcomes. Senior Federal Solutions Architect: Act as the technical bridge between our platform and the customer’s mission. Deep expertise, curiosity, and clarity are your superpowers. Product Marketing Manager: Translate complex technical capability into clear, compelling value narratives that resonate across defense and enterprise markets. 🔥 What It Means to Build Here: This isn’t just another SaaS startup. It’s where operators, engineers, and innovators come together to protect the systems that protect us. You’ll move fast, solve complex problems with purpose, and see your work have a real-world impact. We believe in autonomy, trust, and relentless execution—and we invest in people who are all-in on the mission. If you want to build software for the free world and work alongside elite technologists, operators, and veterans shaping the future of defense innovation -  we’d love to meet you! 👉 Explore open roles: https://lnkd.in/gym-8hfX  #DefenseTech #SalesJobs #ProductMarketing #Cybersecurity #NationalSecurity #StartupJobs #NowHiring #MissionDriven

For software companies, breaking into government isn’t just about building great tech. It’s also about navigating contracting models and security expectations that weren’t designed for speed. In this conversation with Carahsoft, our CISO Matt Conner shares how flexible pathways like OTAs, SBIRs, STRATFI/TACFI, and CRADAs can help vendors work more collaboratively with agencies, deploy faster, and deliver mission value without getting stuck in rigid processes. 📺 Tune in: https://lnkd.in/evEXMqeK #defensetech #DevSecOps #natsec #secondfront #government

FedRAMP 20x is set to reshape how cloud service providers earn and maintain federal contracts. ⏱️ Shorter vulnerability management timelines 🔒 Stricter FIPS-validated cryptography requirements ⚠️ New demands on engineering and security teams So how can organizations not only adapt, but thrive under these changes? Join experts from Chainguard, Aquia, and 2F for a live panel discussion: 📅 Oct. 15 | 1 pm ET / 10 am PT 🎤 Panelists: Quincy Castro (CISO, Chainguard), Chris H. (CEO & Co-Founder, Aquia), and Donnie Hasseltine (VP of Security, 2F) They'll cover: ✔️ The latest FedRAMP 20x developments ✔️ New pain points and how organizations are preparing ✔️ Strategies to accelerate compliance without unnecessary friction 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dTFQAWZ8 #FedRAMP #defensetech #cloudsecurity #compliance #natsec

Modern missions require tools that are both flexible and trusted. That’s why we’re proud to see our customer TrackVia launch TrackVia Government on 2F Game Warden. The platform runs inside Game Warden’s secure enclave—providing IL2–IL6 hosting options and a FedRAMP® High ATO—with TrackVia pursuing FedRAMP® Moderate Equivalency, targeted for early 2026. It’s another example of what happens when commercial innovators and government enablers come together: scalable, accredited software delivered where the mission needs it most. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dHQvy4yr #defensetech #natsec #secondfront #government #technology

Getting an Authority to Operate (ATO) with the DoD isn’t easy. Between navigating security controls, choosing the right cloud service provider, and working through a POA&M, most SaaS teams find the process daunting and expensive. To help you cut through the noise, we've put together a straightforward guide. If you’re building for the DoD, here’s what you need to know about the path to an ATO: https://lnkd.in/d5nRD64B #defensetech #government #technology #natsec #secondfront #DoD