S2E6: Tracy Bannon

DevSecOps, Innovation & The Public Sector

In this episode of Resilient Cyber, Chris Hughes speaks with Tracy Bannon, Senior Principal at MITRE, about the intersection of DevSecOps, innovation, and leadership in the public sector. πŸ’‘

πŸ”‘ Key Highlights:

  • The biggest challenges for government adoption of DevSecOps and overcoming legacy muscle memory

  • Why innovation in the public sector is critical for modernizing technology and cybersecurity

  • The importance of leadership having a technical background for effective digital transformation

  • Breaking away from risk aversion and embracing innovation to stay ahead of cyber threats

  • The concept of Minimum Viable Continuous Delivery (CD) and how it can streamline development

  • Bridging the gap between leadership and practitioners in DevSecOps for better collaboration

  • How public sector organizations can partner with industry and academia to drive tech innovation

Tracy provides insights into how the government can modernize its software delivery and embrace innovation while managing risks effectively. Tune in for a deep dive into DevSecOps and how it’s shaping the future of public sector cybersecurity.