Understanding cybersecurity threats in a remote-work environment
As COVID-19 continues to disrupt our lives, many people around the Gulf have been forced to quickly adapt to working remotely. These precautions have been a great contribution to combating the pandemic, yet they have also left some people and their organizations exposed to a variety of cyberthreats.
Before the pandemic, only around 50% of employees were working outside of their main office headquarters for at least 2.5 days per week, according to a 2019 study by the International Workplace Group. However, COVID-19 has challenged more — perhaps all — organizations to potentially embrace a full remote-work style for the immediate future. Aside from the pressure this office exodus puts on IT teams, network architectures, and even equipment suppliers, there are real cybersecurity challenges to consider.
Cyberthreats are constantly evolving in order to take advantage of online behavior and trends. The COVID-19 outbreak is no exception. Unfortunately, cybercriminals are attacking the computer networks and systems of individuals, businesses, and even global organizations at a time when cyber defenses might be lowered due to the shift of focus to the health crisis. According to one recent report from ISACA, more than 90% of businesses surveyed say that threat across will increase cyberattacks on individuals during the times of COVID-19. However, just half are highly confident in their security team’s ability to detect and respond to these cyber threats during the pandemic.
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Source: The Peninsula Qatar
