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Unprecedented numbers of people are working from home for the forseeable future, and we're dealing with everything from childcare to simply trying to find a quiet space for a call or to get work done. Our homes have become our offices, and in the rush to keep things going, we're using new systems and adhering to security policies in a way that's spotty at best.

At the same time, the boundaries between work and private life are breaking down: Business is being done over home ISPs, with unmanaged routers and printers, home automation systems in the background and even partners and children listening in on conversations or sharing machines while working for different organizations.

And all the while, new security threats are surfacing. Some are old attacks brought back now that we're more vulnerable, and others are new scams that prey on our desires to get news, buy basic supplies, avoid infection and recover quickly if we do get sick. Traditional security measures that have been used daily for years can't protect a fully remote staff without adaption. That means we need to rethink our mindsets and approach to security right now.

Know more: data security consultant

The most important element of effective security in a time of change is to realize that while you can do anything, you can’t do everything. The job of security is not to eliminate all risks, because all threats are not equally dangerous or likely, and they won’t all be exploited at once. Discuss risk early and often, and revisit triage on a regular basis. The risks you face today will not be the ones you face next week or the week after.

2020-04-16 22:20:45, views: 870, Comments: 0