U.S. Digital Service Panel Discussion

U.S. Digital Service Panel Discussion

Leaders from USDS working at VA, DHS and DoD spoke about how they incorporate security into their digital modernization programs.

In 2014, the Obama Administration established the United States Digital Service as a team to jumpstart IT transformation throughout the government. Former Deputy CTO of the United States Nick Sinai, Executive Director of USDS at DHS Stephanie Neill, Executive Director of USDS at VA Marcy Jacobs, and Digital Service Expert at USDS for Defense Alex Romero discuss the successes USDS has had since its inception as well as what the program has done to improve the security of federal systems and networks against new threats. They also discuss efforts to fast-track acquisition and introduce innovative project management in the federal government.