Navigating BYOD Workplaces and Federal Security Requirements: Challenges and Solutions

We’re well into the era of “hybrid,” where many tech and office jobs are managed from the comfort of our employees’ homes alongside elective trips to the office. This approach to work is often much more convenient and flexible than on-site work (when possible), but it introduces its own set of challenges, specifically around security. Hybrid work encourages a “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) system, which makes managing security and compliance much harder. Federal security requirements impose strict cybersecurity measures on remote devices and network access, creating unique challenges for bringing your own adoption in compliance-driven environments. 

This article discusses the intersection of BYOD practices and federal cybersecurity frameworks, addresses the challenges, and proposes actionable solutions.

 

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Endpoint Security and Modern Compliance

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With all the focus on network security, SaaS compliance, and big data protection, it’s sometimes very easy to forget that the most vulnerable parts of any given system are often those tied to the user. These devices (endpoints) are where these users do most of their work and where a lack of security best practices can threaten an entire infrastructure. 

Here, we’re touching on endpoint security: what it is, what it means, and how you can rethink your approach in light of security and compliance needs.

 

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