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BEST PRACTICES TO SECURE YOUR REMOTE WORK ENTERPRISE
Promoting an open environment for reporting suspicious activity , without assigning blame , empowers employees to be the first line of defence and this fosters an environment of trust and strengthens overall security infrastructure . Kamal Reggad at RemotePass explains more .
Remote work is no longer a futuristic vision , it is the here and now . Fuelled by recent global events , the rapid adoption of remote work has created a new reality for organisations . However , amidst this transition , security emerges as a paramount concern , demanding robust protection for every facet of remote work . Artificial intelligence , AI and machine learning , ML are poised to play a crucial role in this transformation , offering dynamic and real-time responses to complex cybersecurity threats . A recent IBM report highlights the financial advantage , companies leveraging security AI saved $ 3.05 million in breach costs compared to those without it .
Human factor
The human element is a critical , yet often overlooked , aspect of cybersecurity . An astonishing 88 % of data breaches involve employee mistakes , according to a joint study by Stanford University Professor Jeff Hancock and security firm , Tessian .
Social engineering attacks , where cybercriminals manipulate people rather than technology , are a prime example .
Consider the scenario of receiving a seemingly urgent email from your CEO requesting confidential information , this is a social engineering tactic at play .
Verizon also reported that 82 % of cybersecurity breaches in 2022 involved human error or manipulation . To combat this , organisations need to go beyond just training . They should cultivate a culture of security awareness , where leadership sets the example by actively demonstrating their commitment to data protection .
A recent IBM report highlights the financial advantage , with companies leveraging AI saved $ 3.05 million in breach costs compared to those without it .
Kamal Reggad , Co-Founder and CEO , RemotePass
Documented standards , processes , and protocols are crucial for establishing a coordinated response to security breaches , minimising damage , and ensuring a swift recovery for the organisation .
Remote work creates a security challenge , as personal devices and networks can be vulnerable entry points for attackers . For this reason , employees also need to enforce cybersecurity best practices in their home environment by using strong passwords , secure Wi-Fi connections , and multi-factor authentication .
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