Government agencies struggle to modernize legacy systems while maintaining security compliance during DevSecOps implementation

Federal agencies like HUD are stuck with outdated software architectures that create security vulnerabilities and slow down service delivery, but lack internal expertise to safely modernize systems without disrupting operations. Current approaches fail because they require simultaneous management of legacy system stability, security compliance requirements, and modern development practices—forcing agencies to pay premium rates ($1.4M+) to external contractors who specialize in this complex, high-stakes transformation.