The Oregon Secretary of State (Oregon SOS) security team knew that to maintain the accuracy and integrity of public data, they needed to replace much of their legacy infrastructure—including on-premises VPN. The recent shift to hybrid work prompted by the pandemic further underscored gaps in security as employees accessed state systems from unsecured networks at home or at cafés, libraries, and other locations.
Most employees are remote, with only 30% in the office on a regular basis. Everyone uses agency-issued devices—laptops, desktops, and mobile phones—which are confined to work-related activities.
To align with the latest advancements in security, the Oregon SOS decided to adopt a zero trust approach to security, based on the principle of “never trust, always verify.”
Learn about the Oregon Secretary of State’s zero trust journey.