North East Technology News

Issue 67

The report reveals that 85% have more than half of their workforce working remotely, and at least half of them expect it to continue post-pandemic. Secure access is the top cybersecurity challenge faced when supporting remote workers, and two out of three respondents plan to increase their investment in security. These figures underpin what is being seen as a fundamental shift in society’s approach to cyber security, and efforts to promote a wider understanding of security in general. At our recent series of webinars on the human and technology challenges of cyber security, our Chief Technical Officer Andy Hunter was joined by guest speakers to examine the constantly changing landscape of cyber security. Remote working has created a perfect storm, with staff connecting to business systems using a range of personal and company devices and communications channels, has expanded the potential attack surface and prompted a huge increase in the…