IT security for remote employees used to be a minor problem. However, between 2005-2018, the number of people who work from home increased by over 140%. Then the 2020 pandemic hit.
According to a recent Upwork’s survey, now 41.8% of Americans are working remotely.
The risks are also much higher now. Remote employees are the weak link in an organization’s network security and cybercriminals are targeting them to exploit vulnerabilities, through phishing scams, Remote Desktop (RDP) attacks, malware and other strategies.
Your organization needs a comprehensive strategy to remain safe based on the NIST 800-171 Cybersecurity Framework: