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According to a new study from renowned cybersecurity firm Hornetsecurity, 33 per cent of companies do not offer remote workers any cybersecurity awareness training.
The report also showed that almost three-quarters (74 per cent) of remote workers had access to sensitive information, increasing the risk for businesses in the emerging hybrid workplace.
Nearly half (44 per cent) of respondents stated their organisation plans to increase the percentage of workers who work remotely, despite the current lack of training and the feeling among employees that they need to be equipped.
A total of 925 IT professionals from seven continents and businesses with 1-50 to 1000+ employees participated in the Hornetsecurity study, where the respondents’ years of experience ranged from one to twenty.
“The popularity of hybrid work, and the associated risks, means that companies must prioritise training and education to make remote working safely. Traditional methods of controlling and securing company data aren’t as effective when employees are working in remote locations, and greater responsibility falls on the individual,” Hornetsecurity CEO Daniel Hofmann said.
“Companies must acknowledge the unique risks associated with remote work and activate relevant security management systems, as well as empower employees to deal with a certain level of risk.”
According to the research, two main issues put businesses at risk: employees having access to sensitive information and inadequate training on cybersecurity management or mitigating the danger of a cyber-attack or breach.
“Increasing remote working cybersecurity measures is particularly important in the current climate, as cybercriminals are becoming smarter and using remote working to their advantage,” Hofmann added.
Although companies have adapted to new working practices, there are still cybersecurity vulnerabilities associated with remote work that needs to be addressed.
With one-third of companies not providing any cybersecurity awareness training to their remote workers, it is clear that many organisations need to be aware of the potential risks associated with remote working.
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