Post by Zscaler Public Sector

Technical debt is often discussed as an engineering challenge, but in government IT it shows up as increased security exposure, operational risk, and reduced resilience for the services constituents depend on. This article by Drenan Dudley on driving toward a technical-debt-free future, highlights practical steps agencies can take to: - gain visibility - prioritize legacy risk by mission impact - modernize access and policy - build lifecycle planning and governance into every new technology decision - especially as AI adoption accelerates A solid read for anyone focused on secure modernization and long-term sustainability.