Government FAQ
Find answers to common questions about securing file sharing for government agencies with strict regulatory and data handling requirements. This section explains how agencies can enable remote work while maintaining compliance, encryption, and access control standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is secure file sharing for government agencies?
Secure file sharing for government uses strict access control, encryption, and auditing to protect sensitive information while enabling collaboration across agencies and contractors.
Why can't government agencies use public cloud file sharing?
Government agencies often cannot use public cloud file sharing alone because they must enforce agency-controlled access, auditing, data handling, and deployment requirements that may not be met by default consumer-style cloud file services.
How does MyWorkDrive support government remote work?
MyWorkDrive supports government remote work by providing HTTPS access to existing file shares with Active Directory or Entra ID authentication, MFA support, and centralized control without exposing SMB file servers directly to the internet.
Can multiple departments securely share files?
Use strong authentication, limit access with permissions, encrypt transfers, and log activity so you can share files without losing control of where data goes.
How does MyWorkDrive eliminate VPN security risks?
MyWorkDrive provides file access over HTTPS with identity and permission enforcement, so users can reach approved shares without broad network VPN access.
How is access controlled for government users?
Access for government users is controlled through existing AD and NTFS permissions, least-privilege share publishing, strong authentication, and audit logging of file access activity.
How are files encrypted during remote access?
Encryption in transit protects data as it moves across networks (for example with TLS), and encryption at rest protects stored data through the storage system's cryptographic controls.
Does MyWorkDrive support FedRAMP environments?
MyWorkDrive can be deployed in a FedRAMP-authorized environment, but FedRAMP compliance depends on the full hosting stack and system boundary, not the file access application by itself.
Is MyWorkDrive aligned with FIPS requirements?
MyWorkDrive can be deployed in a FIPS-aligned configuration when the Windows server and cryptographic components are configured to use FIPS-validated modules and approved protocols.
How does MyWorkDrive support data sovereignty?
MyWorkDrive helps support data sovereignty by keeping files in your approved storage and locations, while providing controlled access and auditing without copying data into a third-party sync store.