Allowing employees to put their work hours in from the location of their choice was a topic of discussion prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, but when work from anywhere became a mandatory situation in 2020, it was clear that cyber security strategies needed to be addressed in a new way. Identifying the right security solutions is among the most important things companies can prioritize to protect themselves from threats specific to remote work situations. After the initial scramble to equip … [Read more...]
Why IT Security May Be Well-Prepared for the Future
The pandemic forced IT security teams to scramble to accommodate remote teams that were abruptly shifted out of the office and thus the relative security of the traditional network perimeter. The same situation that wreaked havoc on IT from a cyber security standpoint may be equally effective at helping them prepare for the future. A new set of findings from Sophos are the result of a survey including 5,400 IT managers from 30 countries. The experiences of those professionals are varied in … [Read more...]
The Evolution of Remote-Work Security and Its Challenges
In recent years, remote work has gained traction with job seekers who have a new set of demands for their employers. When the pandemic hit, remote work wasn’t just a perk for a select few – it became the only option for many employees. A Gallup poll reveals that, as of April 2021, 72% of white-collar workers were still working remotely. This puts a new focus on improving remote-work security because there are many risks associated with connecting to company networks from the outside. With … [Read more...]