Top secret NSA work will probably never be fit for telework. But, forced by the pandemic, the NSA is finding more of its less-sensitive work can be done via telework.

IT modernization scores were generally strong as agencies accelerate, but cybersecurity remains a gap area.

The challenge of providing secure VPN tunnels to remote workers at scale illustrates why zero-trust security controls offer a smarter option.

While the PIV and CAC programs have been effective authentication tools for agencies, they no longer meet today’s virtual needs.

IT administrators have a window of opportunity to gain wider buy-in for simpler, more adaptable solutions to meet agency needs.

As agencies adjust to long-term teleworking, IT departments need to keep on top of network modeling and cyber-hygiene practices to keep remote workers secure.