How lean development improved software security at Fannie Mae

Want to reduce your release cycle from 203 to 100 days — and make it more secure? Fannie Mae did. Vice-president of development services Michael Garcia credits lean, a quality improvement philosophy focused on maximizing customer value while minimizing waste. It’s a tactic typically associated with manufacturers. Fannie Mae doesn’t make widgets, and to benefit, you don’t have to either. The lean mentality can apply to anything.