How remote work is impacting federal cybersecurity careers | Guest Becky Robertson

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. – Start learning cybersecurity for free: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free– View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast0:00 - Intro 2:21 - Cybersecurity origin story4:58 - Changes from the early days of cybersecurity6:24 - Staying in the same organization for 25 years8:56 - Day-to-day work as a VP10:56 - Security and working from home13:18 - Technical hurdles to work remotely15:15 - Changing the nature of work post pandemic 16:58 - Employees working remotely 19:04 - Security concerns when working remotely22:55 - How to pursue a federal cybersecurity career25:18 - Federal cybersecurity positions in demand27:42 - Skills needed to work in federal government29:33 - Federal skills gaps32:05 - Career advice 32:57 - Finding mentors About InfosecInfosec 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.