New research from leading cybersecurity provider Hornetsecurity has found that 33% of companies are not providing any cybersecurity awareness training to users who work remotely.
The study also revealed that nearly three-quarters (74%) of remote staff have access to critical data, creating more risk for companies in the new hybrid working world.
Despite the current lack of training and employees feeling ill-equipped, almost half (44%) of respondents said their organisation plans to increase the percentage of employees that work remotely.
The survey was conducted by Hornetsecurity, which asked 925 people working in IT across seven continents, and in business spanning 1-50 people to 1000+ people, with a variety of experience, ranging from one to 20 years.
“The popularity of hybrid work, and the associated risks, means that companies must prioritise training and education to make remote working safe. Traditional methods of controlling and securing company data aren’t as effective when employees are working in remote locations and greater responsibility falls on the individual. Companies must acknowledge the unique risks associated with remote work and activate…
