- Artur Hylewski
Security of corporate data vs. remote working
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Not only the number, but also the advancement of online threats is growing every year. Cybercriminals are using more and more sophisticated methods to break into organization. We are collecting a growing sensitive data in a rising number of IT systems, which are becoming easy targets for various type of attacks. Matter is not made any easier by working from home, which has further heightened hackers’ vigilance against security vulnerabilities.
Remote working gained popularity in the coming of COVID-19 pandemic and has remained with us to this day. According to the market data, as many as 35 percent of Poles work in just such mode, and from employee’ perspective it is a very attractive form of performing professional duties. But it looks a little different form the employer’s point of view, who has to take care about data security when working remotely.
A huge scale of cybercrime
One of the biggest calls for modern businesses is to provide of proper security against cyber threats – the magnitude of online crime is so large that it has the power of the world’s third GDP! The consequences of such attacks could be the complete blockage of company’s computers, sabotage of production processes or data theft. Lack of knowledge on a current status on the vulnerability of IT systems may bring many other serious implications such as data leakage of information – not only personal data, but constituting, for example company’s production secrets.
Working remotely and data protection
All cyber risks have a direct impact on a company’s operations and can result in stopping or significant impediment to business, financial penalties or loss of reputation. Unfortunately, many attacks and breaches are related to an error from the side of employees. So how to balance remote work and data security?
Employee education
More and more companies are noticing knowledge gaps and a lack of awareness among employees on how to properly respond to the potential online threats. That is why they decide to purchase cyber security training. Enterprises are also ready to spend more to ensure business continuity and cybersecurity. It is a good sign, because in case of attacks from hackers, companies should not act reactively. On the contrary, firms need to have an operating strategy and a plan.
Professional security services prove to be supportive
Remote work and information security – is there a solution that will ensure data protection despite fulfilling work duties from anywhere in the world? The answer is YES. Many companies choose not only outsourcing, but also implement professional developments to effectively protect against cyberattacks.
The Security Operation Center, a service for monitoring IT security incidents, is an example. SOC works with both technology and well-defined processes and procedures. The SOC’s main tasks include ensuring the constant protection of data and critical assets, preparing the organization and responding to emergencies, support business continuity assurance and restoring operations after the incident.
Real benefits for company
Not every company has a specialized security department, so by choosing Polcom’s services, firms can count on comprehensive advice on selecting of appropriate solutions. As a part of the Securiy Operation Center the client has clearly defined responsibilities and procedures for dealing with security incidents.
The systems which are part of Polcom SOC actually are only elements of the remedy, as the key aspects are the specialists, who respond to incidents in a timely manner.
Remote work – data security
Companies, which are open to working remotely are more popular with potential employees than others. However, in order to be profitable for both parties, IT departments need to keep in mind he right measures to reduce the risk of cyberattacks.