January 28, 2025
A recent study showed that the federal government has identified 1700 use cases for Artificial Intelligence. Today, we examine some challenges and solutions for unlocking the power of AI represented in these examples.
Our guest, Joel Krooswyk from GitLab, examines Software Bills of Material, repatriation, and what efficiency might look like in the future.
SBOM. For years, software developers have recommended using a Software Bill of Material. Today, its value has become so apparent that it is becoming mandatory.
During the interview, Joel Krooswyk discusses the security benefits of mandating an SBOM policy for all federal software development.
Fifteen years ago, Vivek Kundra coined the phrase “Cloud First.” It took a while, but cloud adoption is pervasive by the federal government. However, with this adoption, we have seen examples where cloud service providers may over-promise and under delivery.
"What we're seeing is you push the button once and a whole string of things happen. And from a cybersecurity perspective, in the background, AI Is watching for those changes. Oh, I see an emergent threat.Let me fix that for you. "
The interview provides guidelines for transitioning from the cloud back to the premises, which is increasingly called “repatriation.”
Software development in the future will make compliance partner with DevSecOps in an automated process. This will reduce maintenance costs and provide real-time reporting. Intelligent automation will be able to validate each step of the process.
If you enjoyed this interview, you may want to listen to:
EP 217: Inside Federal Digital Transformation – Key Strategies for Tech Leaders
Why: Connects GitLab’s DevSecOps efficiency to broader digital transformation strategies in the federal space.
EP 215: Federal Acquisition is the Key to Taking Advantage of Technology Innovation
Why: Complements the software development conversation with procurement realities in federal tech