GDIT’s Matt Hayden on acquiring mission-critical tech at greater speed

Matt Hayden, Vice President of Cyber and Emerging Threats at GDIT, discussed the balance of speed and security in battle spaces. He emphasized the importance of orchestration in modernizing tools to enhance speed without compromising security. Hayden highlighted the challenge of acquiring mission-critical technology quickly, suggesting the use of pilot programs and Other Transactional Authorities (OTAs) to streamline the process. He advocated for introducing technology with default guardrails to expedite the process, acknowledging the ongoing efforts of dedicated professionals in this field.