In this episode of Tech Transforms, Carolyn Ford talks with John Spicer, VP of Technical Strategy and Co-founder at Nteligen, about why government programs need to approach cross-domain requirements as a mission planning challenge. John shares how overlooked architectural requirements can leave seven figures’ worth of hardware sitting unused—and why an existing, approved solution may sometimes meet a mission’s needs without a new purchase.

They also explore how cross-domain solutions complement zero trust, why cloud elasticity creates challenges for traditional cross-domain architectures, and the distinction between mitigating threats and making informed risk decisions. John explains why Raise the Bar (RTB) guidance supports secure system design but does not replace a mission-specific assessment of acceptable risk.

His advice for leaders: start with the data your mission needs to move, bring the right stakeholders into the conversation early, and build secure information sharing into your roadmap before acquisition begins.

Show Notes

• Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-spicer-9993191/

• Nteligen Website & Published Research: https://www.nteligen.com

• National Cybersecurity Strategy (2023): https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/National-Cybersecurity-Strategy-2023.pdf

• DoD Cyber Strategy Summary (2023): https://media.defense.gov/2023/Sep/12/2003299076/-1/-1/1/2023\_DOD\_Cyber\_Strategy\_Summary.PDF

• Enterprise Security Magazine Top 10 Recognition: https://www.prweb.com/releases/nteligen\_named\_a\_top\_vulnerability\_management\_solution\_provider\_by\_enterprise\_security\_magazine/prweb15525982.htm