Organizations and governments worldwide are making significant arrangements to protect the workforce from the novel coronavirus and cyber-attacks. The pandemic has affected not only human health but also the cybersecurity of the world. In this article at JD Supra, Allen Matkins elaborates on the matter and raises concern over the growing cyber breaches.
Apparent Security Risks
Phishing and ransomware attacks are on the rise in remote work setup. Though virtual tools offer exceptional support to the distributed workforce, shifting work patterns at a massive scale has profound implications. Here are some risks and approaches to overcome them:
Be Safe on the Net
Organizations spend enough time and money to ensure the security of confidential data. However, remote networks lack surveillance. Thus, the door to a substantial data breach is open. To maintain safe data access by employees, install a virtual private network (VPN) connection. Multi-factor authentication can guard your company’s work more than anything else. Also, educate your staff to upgrade their login password frequently. Say no to public WiFi or printers unless they have tools to combat intrusion.
Renew Response Plan
Do you have a set of instructions to help out, identify, and counter unforeseen security incidents? If your answer is dicey, then you must recheck the measures. Review your security plans and modify them to signify new functional realities. If you lack the cyber-infrastructure to manage a remote workforce, invest in vital resources. You must also spend on cyber insurance policies to become future-ready.
Combat Strategically
Various malware attacks are forcing employees to open suspicious web links or attachments. The only way to counter such threats is to stay watchful. Educate your staff by conducting security training sessions often. Remind them about the emerging risks and ways to prevent them.
Stay Focused
Limited availability of funds due to lockdown has turned down cybersecurity as a priority for many enterprises. Thus, it is the responsibility of a data manager or cyber attorney to address distributed network issues urgently.
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