All Quiet on the Second Front
24. Hacking Bureaucracy For a Better Future with Bryon Kroger
19 Sep 2023
Episode 24, Season 2. This week on All Quiet, Tyler chats with Bryon Kroger, Air Force veteran and Founder and CEO of Rise8. Together, they unpack the pitfalls of current risk management and cybersecurity in government operations and Bryon critiques the ATO process, advocating for a more agile, people-centric approach. Tyler and Bryon also delve into the buzz-worthy topic of software factories and the crucial role of HR in driving change. Bryon's insights serve as a call to action for rethinking how we approach tech in government.What’s Happening on the Second Front:Critique of the current ATO process and its focus on cybersecurityThe role of culture in risk management and operational efficiencyThe concept and challenges of software factories in government settingsLimitations of traditional HR practices in hiring tech talent for government rolesToyota's production system as a model for organizational efficiencyBalancing speed and security in software developmentConnect with Bryon:LinkedIn: Bryon KrogerConnect with Tyler:LinkedIn: Tyler Sweatt Website: secondfront.comBooks mentioned:Recoding America by Jennifer PahlkaWardley Maps by Simon WardleyCatch 2F’s Offset Symposium replay here. This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
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