Federal Secure Cloud Advisory Committee Jan. 18, 2024 public meeting agenda and minutes

Jan. 18, 2024 from 1 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. Eastern time

Virtual location: Zoom

Agenda

Call to Order: Welcome and Roll Call. FACA Public Meetings. Subcommittee of Delegation of Authority Update

Michelle White, Designated Federal Officer (DFO)

Michelle introduced the purpose of the meeting and why FSCAC exists, and then went through roll call. A quorum was established. Michelle stated that due to the unplanned absence of the Chair and the delegation of authority that the committee had previously received stating the DFO could act as the Chair in case of an unplanned absence, she would be acting as both DFO and Chair in this meeting. Michelle then reviewed the purpose, outcome and agenda for the day. She provided an overview of the new subcommittee delegation of authority and discussed speaking etiquette and process for the public comment period.

Public Comment

Michelle White, Designated Federal Officer (DFO)

No public comments were made. Public comment portion concluded at 1:09pm.

Chair Remarks

Michelle White, Acting FSCAC Chair

Michelle, acting as FSCAC Chair, level set and restated the overall purpose, outcome, and process for the meeting today.

Read Through, Discussion and Voting on Top Initial Recommendations

FSCAC Members

Michelle presented each priority area’s top recommendations, starting with the top three recommendations received for the first priority area, CSP Authorization Path Improvements. Jackie Snouffer and Michael Vacirca asked clarifying questions regarding the recommendations listed. Michelle motioned to approve the recommendations listed on the slide, Jackie Snouffer seconded, and it was unanimously approved.

Michelle moved on to the next priority area, ConMon Process Improvements and asked if the Committee had any questions about the three recommendations listed. Several members discussed the recommendations, and John Greenstein clarified how the recommendations might impact small businesses.

Michelle proposed a potential subcommittee tasked with evaluating how the recommendations selected might impact small businesses and what FedRAMP can do about it as a future option for the Committee to consider. Michelle made a motion to approve the recommendations listed on the slide, Bo Berlas seconded, and it was unanimously approved.

Michelle moved on to the last priority area, Automation Initiatives and Opportunities. As there were 4 recommendations listed, the Committee discussed which one to potentially remove from the top list. Daniel Pane proposed combining the first recommendation (B1) with the last recommendations (A3), as they made
sense together. Michelle motioned to approve the new list of 3 recommendations with B1 and A3 combined, Michael Vacirca seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved.

Votes for CSP Authorization Improvements Top Recommendations

Michelle made the motion to approve all three recommendations selected by the Committee, and Jackie seconded the motion.

Votes for ConMon Process Improvement Top Recommendations

Michelle made the motion to approve all three recommendations selected by the Committee, and Bo Berlas seconded the motion.

Votes for Automation Initiatives & Opportunities Top Recommendations

Michelle made the motion to approve all three recommendations selected by the Committee, and Mike Vacirca seconded the motion.

Closing Remarks and Adjourn

Michelle White, DFO and Acting FSCAC Chair

Ann thanked everyone for joining the meeting, taking the time, and providing their expertise. Michelle adjourned the meeting at 3:00 p.m.

Committee Members in Attendance

• Bill Hunt 
• Bo Berlas 
• Branko Bokan 
• Daniel Pane 
• Jackie Snouffer 
• John Greenstein 
• Joshua Cohen 
• Marci Womack 
• Michael Vacirca 
• Nauman Ansari

FSCAC Support Staff

• Michelle White, Designated Federal Officer 
• D’Arcy Steiner, FSCAC Support Team 
• Theresa West, FSCAC Support Team 
• Zarina Neff, FSCAC Support Team 
• Clifton Johnson, FSCAC Support Team 
• Cristina Brydges, FSCAC Support Team

Full Attendees

• Alicia Rojas, GSA
• Heather Easterly, Simply Caption
• Daniel Aiken, Rubrik
• Eric Wood, Peregrine 
• Brian Conrad, GSA 
• Jim Beckner III, Trimble 
• Felisha Daemer, Infusion Points 
• Lee Neeper, A-Lign 
• Michael Carter, Fortreum 
• Robert Shields, ITTA 
• Jacob Martin, ITTA 
• George Sellner, Gartner 
• Leopold Wildenauer, ITIC 
• Vinnie Tham, Bladestack 
• Bhanu Jagasia, Bladestack 
• Christian Baer, Schellman 
• Josh Krueger, Project Hosts 
• Mike Carter, Armavel 
• Aaron Hamlin, Armavel 
• Costa Hasiotis, Armavel