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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It’s a fact of contemporary professional life that data, people, and secure systems are all remote, interconnected, and vulnerable to evolving security threats. The challenge is that it isn’t enough to lock everything down in areas like federal security, healthcare IT infrastructure, or other sensitive areas. The solution for the past few decades has been VPNs. 

A VPN isn’t new technology but has become the backbone of a modern work and data economy that thrives on accessibility and security. 

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A new remote work world?

COVID-19 or the Coronavirus is changing life as we know it. From simple handshakes to finding toilet paper, life has changed tremendously over the past several weeks. One area that is significantly impacted is the rise of remote workers. Companies in every industry are mandating that employees work from their home offices. This sudden shift in the way we work has created a few new potential cyber security issues that employees and employers.

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