Unfortunately, the increase in remote work practices following the global COVID-19 pandemic has been accompanied by an increase in cybercrime, particularly for small and medium-sized businesses. Remote desktop software and other collaboration tools have been particularly affected, however remote desktop software vulnerabilities are not the only or even the most important factor in maintaining a secure workforce. Instead, according to a Kaspersky study, a surprisingly large number of companies have failed to adequately educate employees on cybersecurity best practices or provide them with the software they need to connect securely. security.
Safety competence
The study, which combined data from more than 6,000 respondents in 12 countries, found that 73% of respondents had not received any additional information security awareness training as a result of the task orders. This is even more surprising given that nearly half of employees (46%) are working at home for the first time and therefore have no prior experience maintaining a secure online presence while working remotely. In addition, 55% of employees have not received specific devices for their remote work, which means that personal computers, smartphones and tablets are used to connect to corporate networks. This makes it even more difficult for IT departments to get advice on security best practices, since each person uses their own antivirus or VPN. In fact, only 32% of companies have provided antivirus software to staff, while 53% of employees do not use a VPN. Businesses are more exposed to cyber threats than ever before, but security-conscious companies can make a big difference by providing employees with simple yet effective cybersecurity training and providing the right software and devices to work safely. safe at home. .