Breaking Security Barriers to Government Modernization

Presented by Lookout & Carahsoft

Original broadcast date February 18, 2025

Jim Coyle, U.S. Public Sector CTO at Lookout, discusses the challenges government agencies face in embracing mobility, cloud security, and AI. While modernization efforts are progressing, many organizations still struggle with security concerns, particularly around mobile devices, which are increasingly targeted by cyber threats. Coyle highlights the need for stronger public-private partnerships to accelerate secure digital transformation. He also shares the importance of understanding data sovereignty in AI and improving endpoint security to protect classified and unclassified information. Despite progress in pockets of the government, widespread adoption of commercial best practices remains slow due to lingering security apprehensions.

Key Takeaways:

1. While mobility and cloud adoption are critical for modernization, security fears—especially regarding mobile devices—continue to hinder full implementation.
   
   
2. Agencies must establish clear guidelines for AI data usage, ensuring security and operational effectiveness while preventing unauthorized access or data leakage.
   
   
3. Government agencies can accelerate digital transformation by learning from commercial best practices and leveraging industry expertise in cybersecurity and cloud security.