A Microsoft survey in relation to the pandemic asked companies to rank their top security investments. The top five responses were multi-factor authentication, endpoint device protection, anti-phishing tools, VPN, and end-use security education. These all relate to remote work.
Global quarantine orders created the largest remote workforce in history that suddenly transformed how people function, and the ways companies manage their employees. This massive shift reinforced the need for security teams to focus on the end-user and their experience. For remote workforces to function properly, they need technology that gives them on-demand access to necessary resources. Making this possible, safely and securely, requires a concerted effort to extend security features, such as MFA and endpoint device management, to protect their companies and employees while they are working remotely.