“The transition to a remote workforce has put abrupt and unforeseen demands on federal IT systems, particularly around secure connectivity and use of potentially sensitive information. This has left a strong impetus for government tech executives to instate cybersecurity measures commensurate with the demands of dispersed access.”
“One of the preliminary steps involved determining exactly what capacities federal employees would need to work remotely, and noting the new IT demands and potential security vulnerabilities this produced…”
“The transition to a remote workforce has put abrupt and unforeseen demands on federal IT systems, particularly around secure connectivity and use of potentially sensitive information. This has left a strong impetus for government tech executives to instate cybersecurity measures commensurate with the demands of dispersed access.”
“One of the preliminary steps involved determining exactly what capacities federal employees would need to work remotely, and noting the new IT demands and potential security vulnerabilities this produced…”
“Despite the shift to remote access and development of technical capacities to better accommodate a remote workforce, federal CISOs recognize that human security and training remain essential components of rigorous cybersecurity…” Read the full article here.
Source: COVID-19 Accelerating Federal Cybersecurity Development at USDA, VA – By Adam Patterson, July 16, 2020. GovernmentCIO.
