Bridging the Gap Between Cybersecurity and Project Delivery in Government Modernization is a timely and essential guide for public sector leaders, program managers, cybersecurity professionals, and policy makers navigating the complex terrain of digital transformation.

As governments worldwide race to modernize services, migrate to the cloud, implement digital identity, and adopt AI-driven platforms, one critical element remains misaligned: cybersecurity. Too often treated as an afterthought or compliance checkbox, cybersecurity must now take its rightful place as a strategic enabler of resilient, citizen-centric modernization.

In this comprehensive and accessible volume, Dr. James Oni—senior program operations manager, cybersecurity strategist, and public sector consultant—offers a field-tested blueprint for integrating cybersecurity into every stage of government project delivery. Drawing on decades of experience across federal agencies, defense programs, and digital government initiatives, he blends strategic frameworks with real-world case studies to expose institutional blind spots and provide practical solutions.

Key Themes Include:

• The cultural and operational silos between cybersecurity and project management
• How to embed secure-by-design principles using TOGAF, SABSA, and Secure SDLC
• Risk-based project management using NIST RMF, TARA, and maturity models
• The role of Zero Trust Architecture, IAM, and DevSecOps in public systems
• Building a cyber-aware project culture through PROSCI, ADKAR, and executive leadership
• Funding models, governance structures, and performance metrics for sustainable security

With its clear structure, actionable checklists, and thoughtful analysis, this book empowers readers to shift from reactive to proactive delivery—ensuring that modernization efforts are not only innovative and efficient, but also secure, compliant, and trustworthy.

Whether you are a public CIO, project sponsor, PMO leader, or cyber architect, this book will transform how you think about governance, risk, delivery, and resilience in the digital age.

The future of digital government depends on closing the cybersecurity-delivery gap. This book shows you how.