WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Citrix Systems, Inc.
today announced key findings from a recently conducted survey on
the impact of government cybersecurity measures on federal
managers.
The Obama administration has made cybersecurity a priority in
the federal government, but many federal executives find they are
inhibited by cybersecurity at their agency in the areas of
information access, computing functionality, and mobility.
Executives report that obstacles caused by cybersecurity
measures translate into a reduction of productivity and their
ability to achieve their agency's mission.
"The study spotlights the significant trade-off agencies are
making in implementing cybersecurity measures which negatively
affect workforce productivity," said Bryan
Klopack, Director of Research for GBC. "Surveyed federal
executives believe that cybersecurity policies and procedures
should be modified to provide more emphasis on the importance of
allowing federal managers to achieve their agency's mission."
The complete survey findings can be downloaded at
http://www.govexec.com/gbc/CyberProductivity/.
Key findings from the study include:
- A majority of federal executives (84%) report that
cybersecurity measures are affecting their productivity. Key
challenges they cite include: discouraging mobility, inhibiting
access to information, reducing computer functionality and response
time.
- Over half of respondents (56%) indicated that cybersecurity
restrictions prevent them from getting information or using
applications related to their job.
- When cybersecurity restrictions prevent federal executives from
accessing information they need for their job, they regularly
resort to alternative – and often less secure – methods of
accessing it.
- Lack of access and diminished computer performance as a result
of cybersecurity negatively impacts productivity for federal
executives. Over half of those surveyed report that
cybersecurity restrictions have prompted them to access information
from home instead of the office.
"This survey makes clear the challenges the public sector faces
every day when it comes to the delicate balance of cybersecurity
and productivity," said Tom Simmons,
area vice president - US Public Sector, Citrix Systems, Inc.
"Today, there is really no need for any trade-off, particularly
when we consider the availability of secure, FIPS-compliant, Common
Criteria-certified virtualization technologies. Industry can truly
help government realize high-level data security with no loss of
performance, mobility or productivity."
"Balancing the need for effective security solutions while
maintaining employee productivity is clearly a challenge for many
Federal agencies today," said Jason
Kimrey, area director, Intel Federal. "At Intel, we
are working to enhance automated security features in both hardware
and software that provide users with a higher level of security
without negatively impacting performance."
For more details, download the complete study at
http://www.govexec.com/gbc/CyberProductivity/.
About Citrix
Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTXS) is a leading provider of
virtual computing solutions that help companies deliver IT as an
on-demand service. Founded in 1989, Citrix combines virtualization,
networking, and cloud computing technologies into a full portfolio
of products that enable virtual workstyles for users and virtual
datacenters for IT. More than 230,000 organizations worldwide rely
on Citrix to help them build simpler and more cost-effective IT
environments. Citrix partners with over 10,000 companies in more
than 100 countries. Annual revenue in 2009 was $1.61 billion.
About Government Business Council
As Government Executive Media Group's research intelligence
division, Government Business Council (GBC) is dedicated to
advancing the business of government through analysis, insight and
analytical independence. As an extension of Government Executive's
40 years of exemplary editorial standards and a commitment to the
highest ethical values, GBC studies influential decision-makers
from across the federal government to produce intelligence-based
research and analysis.
Citrix Contact:
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Melissa Templeton
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Boscobel Marketing
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301.588.2900
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Intel Contact:
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Patrick G. Ward
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North America Public
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978.553.6327
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patrick.g.ward@intel.com
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Government Business Council
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Bryan Klopack
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Director of Research
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202.266.7122
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bklopack@govexec.com
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SOURCE Government Business Council
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