More and more, federal workers and contractors are bringing their Web-connected smart phones and portable gadgets -- like iPads -- into the office.

And more and more, federal agencies and companies that work for government are buying those gadgets for employees to use.

But finding a balance between allowing the devices and security is a challenge.

Josh Stephens, vice president of Technology and Head Geek for Solar Winds, told the DorobekINSIDER that agencies' tech shops need to embrace the change - not avoid it.

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