Internet connectivity is at the heart of most digital transformation efforts as agencies look to provide employees or constituents with quick access to applications or services. In the process, however, they end up with a growing web of connections that are increasingly difficult to track and secure.
And unlike private sector organizations, which often can accept greater risk in the interest of better service, federal agencies need to keep the public trust front and center, said Anish Patel, Head of Federal Civilian at Cloudflare. That means providing both good service and strong security — and doing so working within their budget constraints.
“Everybody wants things to be more connected and modernized and to securely work on any type of device from anywhere in the world,” said Patel. “But how do you account for all those factors to deliver the best experience when you don’t have the budget or manpower?”
In this video interview, Patel discusses how agencies can strike that balance.
Topics include:
- The value of taking a platform-based approach to protecting internet-facing applications and services
- The importance of having visibility into the internet-based threat landscape
- Tips for improving security without impeding the constituent experience
