Technology enables employees to work from the office, from home, during their daily commute and pretty much everywhere in between. Companies, however, have little control over security between the home and the office. Employees may choose to work from unsecured Wi-Fi networks in public places or when working remotely, for example, when we all know that secure Wi-Fi is best.
Cybersecurity is much more than enabling antivirus software or deploying an email link scanning tool — it’s a series of choices. Some choices open systems up to security incidents, while others can help prevent a data breach. A recent report from Wandera found that users are accustomed to connecting to open Wi-Fi networks. Users tend to connect to questionable networks because they are easy to access without using mobile data, but employees who choose to connect to enterprise systems from unsecured networks could potentially compromise those systems. Companies can help curb this preference by educating employees about the benefits of secure Wi-Fi, regardless of work location.
Securing Wi-Fi at home is one part of encouraging employees to practice good cybersecurity. Most users access a range of devices and platforms throughout the course of their work. These systems could help foster a security mindset, provided they are easy to use. However, this isn’t always the case.
Improve the Enterprise Application User Experience
When they are difficult to use, enterprise applications can compound the issues around an employee’s attitude about security. Employees often dislike systems because they’re a chore to ..
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