More and more leading companies —
PwC, Zillow, and Amazon among them —
are allowing their employees to remain remote indefinitely, but this workforce perk represents a real risk for employers. According to a recent report, 94% of organizations have suffered a cyberattack in the past 12 months. Almost three-quarters of these businesses were vulnerable due to a technology put in place during the pandemic.
People are the most vulnerable point of entry for a company, and with cyber risk increasing due to remote work, companies that are moving to this model need to be aware of the challenges and how to prevent them. To keep their businesses safe, companies need to make sure their technology is up to date and that their systems protect and monitor their employees for any signs of pressure or stress that could indicate an increased risk of insider threat.