"Standardize security and compliance baselines across agencies Inconsistent interpretations of security requirements remain a major barrier to adoption. Even within shared frameworks, agencies often apply standards differe"
The federal government is moving away from custom, time-intensive technology builds toward increased use of commercial products and services. Agencies are directed to justify cases where commercial options are not used, aligning federal technology strategy with private-sector speed, scale, and innovation. Achieving measurable outcomes requires structural changes beyond stated intent, including changes to how requirements are evaluated, how acquisitions are planned, and how technology is deployed. A key recommendation is to default to commercial solutions at the earliest acquisition stage using structured market analysis, treating it as foundational. Another recommendation is to standardize security and compliance baselines across agencies to reduce inconsistent interpretations that block adoption.
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