Revisiting Disruptive Technology and the Innovator’s Dilemma in the Age of Cybersecurity

Abstract

On November 23, 2020, Dr. Michael A. Hennessy presented on the topic of Revisiting Disruptive Technology and the Innovator’s Dilemma in the Age of Cybersecurity at the 2020 CASIS West Coast Security Conference. The presentation was followed by a moderated question and answer period. Key points of discussion included: the difficulties of embracing major technological change in modern military bureaucracies; how organisational culture is an impediment to change; and how leadership and management in military organisations is out of step with the pace of change.