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The Remote Workforce Is Here To Stay

Cyber Defense Magazine, December 12th, 2022

As the post-pandemic business recovery continues, executives are trying hard to persuade workers to return to the office.

Employees aren't buying it, and research by McKinsey shows that 58% of people surveyed prefer to work remotely. This trend impacts companies' network security and can negatively affect their ability to achieve and maintain regulatory compliance. Instead of struggling to get employees to conform, organizations should focus on implementing robust cybersecurity measures designed for the remote workforce. It is important to understand the main threats to your business, the steps you can take to safeguard your systems, and how to ensure remote workers don't put your company-or customers-at risk.

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