"Attacks on DOD Networks Soar as Telework Inflicts 'Unprecedented' Loads"

There has been a rise in cyberattacks on Defense Department networks as the demand on military computer networks by teleworking employees increases. To safeguard DOD networks and address the increased telework demand due to the coronavirus outbreak, the Pentagon is prohibiting users from accessing YouTube, Pandora, and other streaming services on the DoD network since they are not mission-essential. This article continues to discuss the actions being taken by the Pentagon to protect DOD networks, the significant growth in teleworking demands on the military's computer networks, and the possibility of performing classified activities outside secure facilities and secure networks. 

NextGov reports "Attacks on DOD Networks Soar as Telework Inflicts 'Unprecedented' Loads"