How remote work is impacting federal cybersecurity careers | Cyber Work Podcast

Becky Robertson joins us from Booz Allen to discuss creating remote work situations that address modern requirements but don’t sacrifice security. We discuss the ways in which COVID-19 helped the federal sector reconsider every aspect of the workflow process and what that means for future remote roles. – Download our ebook, Developing cybersecurity talent and teams: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/ebook – View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast 0:00 - Intro 2:21 - Cybersecurity origin story 4:58 - Changes from the early days of cybersecurity 6:24 - Staying in the same organization for 25 years 8:56 - Day-to-day work as a VP 10:56 - Security and working from home 13:18 - Technical hurdles to work remotely 15:15 - Changing the nature of work post pandemic 16:58 - Employees working remotely 19:04 - Security concerns when working remotely 22:55 - How to pursue a federal cybersecurity career 25:18 - Federal cybersecurity positions in demand 27:42 - Skills needed to work in federal government 29:33 - Federal skills gaps 32:05 - Career advice 32:57 - Finding mentors About Infosec Infosec believes knowledge is power when fighting cybercrime. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and privacy training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. It’s our mission to equip all organizations and individuals with the know-how and confidence to outsmart cybercrime. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.