Hacking the Pentagon: A conversation with Jennifer Hay, former director of the Defense Digital Service

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Jennifer Hay’s nearly 25 year career at the intersection of technology, security, and intelligence culminated with her as the last director of the Defense Digital Service before she resigned in protest this April in the face of DOGE. Hear from Jennifer’s unparalleled perspective on leading the rapid delivery of critical software and technology in some of the most austere and demanding environments, “hacking” the Pentagon, and how we move forward. Colin Ahern, New York State’s Chief Cyber Officer moderates.