Published by Michael Campbell on June 1, 2020
Federal agencies with sensitive missions have historically resisted investing in and expanding teleworking and mobile solutions, choosing instead to keep confidential information confined to office secure spaces. Ironically, the rapid shift to teleworking in response to COVID-19 has meant that mobile devices once banned from secure spaces are now often critical enablers of remote work. Agencies now have an opportunity to accept the reality that smartphones and tablets can -- with proper security mitigations -- become vital tools for mission success.