It’s a common trope that government has a lot to learn from Silicon Valley when it comes to technology. But in cybersecurity, Washington is leading the way in many respects.
When federal leaders and lawmakers praise industry’s tech savvy, they’re usually talking about innovation, flexibility and speed to market. IT companies aren’t burdened by a labyrinthine acquisition process. They can shift quickly when customers want something different, abandon failing efforts and push products out at the lowest cost.
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