Many security leaders are still trying to unravel how the pandemic altered how employees communicate and conduct their day-to-day work lives moving forward. The shift to hybrid and remote work has resulted in many positive outcomes, including workers having more flexibility, improved mental health, and of course, a non-existent commute. One area where this shift has had a massive impact is in the cybersecurity realm.
These paradigm shifts have become even more apparent in the government and US public sector, where employees today continue dragging their feet on a full return to the office. As a result, more employees are working remotely and accessing data on uncontrolled networks that are easily susceptible to data breaches — forcing agencies and organizations to think about their cyber protection posture as they witness an astounding increase in cyberattacks.