State-sponsored and other malicious actors are exploiting weaknesses in defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure networks at unprecedented speed, forcing agencies to balance mission needs with heightened risk. To support essential operations such as real-time information sharing with coalition partners, remote management of distributed systems, and integration with legacy infrastructure, organizations may need to connect to High Threat Networks that sit outside their normal security perimeter. Because these networks often have inherently weaker protections, agencies must adopt strategies that preserve data protection, operational continuity, rapid threat response, and regulatory compliance while safely enabling necessary connectivity.

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