# The Cloud, CUI, and Why FedRAMP Authorization is Critical | Episode 163

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Podcast: [Mission Compliance: Unleashing Growth Potential For Defense Contractors](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mission-compliance-unleashing-growth-potential-for-defense-contractors-6418191)
Published: 2026-07-23T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown of why FedRAMP authorization is non-negotiable when it comes to cloud platforms handling CUI—and why using the wrong cloud solution can quietly put your company at risk of CMMC failure, DFARS noncompliance, contract loss, and serious legal exposure.

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