Technologies Useful In the Pandemic Are Challenging Privacy Now


Your company likely made many quick decisions back in March 2020. As an IT leader, you provided the tools employees needed to stay productive while working remotely. It had to happen now or sooner.


Your team made it possible for the business to continue moving forward during the pandemic. It was not easy. But you got the right tools onto the network and into employees’ hands to keep things running. You kept your company safe and productive.


But now, companies like yours are realizing that some of the decisions that were the best move to make two years ago need to be revisited. The same tools that made it possible for teams to work together, create and deliver for the past two years may also be causing privacy issues for your employees and your organization.


What About Privacy Changed During the Pandemic?


Privacy concerns can affect employees. A survey from F-Secure found that 67% of remote workers said that they were worried about security and privacy. That’s compared to 58% of other workers. In addition, 70% worry that their internet-connected devices could lead to a breach of their privacy. When employees are not concerned about privacy, they are more likely to focus on their tasks and be more productive.


However, remote work brings security challenges. In fact, a Forrester report found that 67% of cyberattacks on businesses were targeting remote employees. Risks have increased over the past two years due ..

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