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• Dynamic Systems Require Dynamic Compliance: Legacy concepts like big-bang
modernization and static documentation are obsolete. Continuous modernization demands that
compliance keeps pace with every system iteration.
• Automation Is the Glue: CI/CD pipelines, security as code, and real-time monitoring can
eliminate the friction between development and compliance, reducing manual work and
increasing consistency.
• Compliance Must Be Built into DevOps: Modern development teams can generate machine-
readable artifacts using languages like OSCAL, JSON, or YAML that reflect the live state of
systems. These artifacts are the foundation for demonstrating continuous, credible compliance.

Collaboration between government and industry is key to successfully modernizing RMF. Technology
vendors must not only provide platforms, but they must also bring deep knowledge of federal compliance
and a commitment to practical, results-driven approaches. When combined, this will enable federal
agencies to move at mission speed, with mission-grade security.

About the Authors

Peter O’Donoghue, CTO, Tyto Athene

As CTO of Tyto Athene, Peter O’Donoghue has over two decades of
experience in the technology industry, a history of executive leadership
positions at several Fortune 500 companies, and a track record of success
in cloud computing, cybersecurity, application dev, and IT modernization.

Recognized by WashingtonExec as one of the Top CTOs to Watch in
2025, his focus at Tyto Athene has been on building a CTO organization
aligned with the company’s strategic goals, with an emphasis on
embedding compelling solutions in new business pursuits and supporting
strategic M&A activities. Peter helped lead the acquisition of MindPoint Group, adding top cyber and
automation capabilities, rebuilt Tyto Athene’s New Business Solutions team, launched an innovation lab,
and created a strong technical bench to compete the best and brightest around the Greater D.C. area.
Peter is an alum of Leidos, CSC and Unisys.

Peter’s eye for building solutions that align to where the technology puck is moving, and his ability to
drive the development of new products and services to drive growth, ensures that Tyto Athene remains
at the forefront of driving meaningful innovation that achieves mission advantage. To learn more, please
visit Peter on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-o-962154/ and Tyto Athene online at
https://gotyto.com/.

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