Work from Home (WFH) stories - Page 15
In what most systems administrators may well imagine were the good old days, work was as much a place as an activity. Today, people work from anywhere. While this delivers advantages including flexibility, potentially better productivity and the promise of an improved work/life balance while attracting staff regardless of where they might live, it is not without its challenges. Security and access to company resources is more complex, while appropriate devices, connectivity and even workspaces must be considered.
Xero unveils redesigned flexible work programme - largest hiring drive to date
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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fintech
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financial systems
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hybrid & remote work
Xero has unveiled its redesigned flexible work programme, enabling teams to work where they perform best, at home, in the office, or a mix of both.
Remote working: Business owners don't trust employees
Tue, 24th Aug 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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smb
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wfh
50% of SME business owners don't trust employees with expenses, says DiviPay. Remote working has reduced visibility over expenditure.
Cost of a data breach hits record high during pandemic - IBM
Fri, 30th Jul 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Security incidents became more costly and harder to contain due to drastic operational shifts during the pandemic.
94% of organisations experienced insider data breaches last year - Human error top cause
Wed, 14th Jul 2021
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breach prevention
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
Egress survey finds a substantial 94% of organisations experienced insider data breaches in the last year, with human error the top cause.
Paradox - Enterprise leaders want more IT freedom and more security at the same time
Wed, 14th Jul 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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wfh
Hysolate's study reveals enterprise IT and security leaders want more IT freedom and more IT security at the same time.
The future of work is hybrid — is your security ready?
Mon, 12th Jul 2021
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malware
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vpns
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casb
Supporting a hybrid workforce while moving the needle on digital transformation requires a technology platform that adapts to changing business requirements.
Biometrics solving security challenges of remote and flexible working
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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biometrics
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
Flexible working arrangements have raised security concerns, prompting organisations to consider biometric technology as a solution.
Study finds no accountability for cyberattacks within organisations
Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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siem
There is a disconnect between business decision makers and security teams, despite new risks from remote working and the growth in ransomware.
Huge gap in workforce privacy, 63% of organisations want employee privacy, only 34% achieve it
Thu, 24th Jun 2021
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data privacy
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
DTEX Systems report finds 63% of IT professionals value employee privacy, while only 34% of organizations effectively protect it.
Over a third of workers have picked up bad cybersecurity habits while working remotely
Wed, 16th Jun 2021
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malware
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phishing
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email security
A new report finds over a third of workers have picked up bad cybersecurity behaviours since working from home.
VMware collaborates with Zoom, improving security for hybrid work environments
Tue, 8th Jun 2021
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virtualisation
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edge computing
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it automation
VMware has announced a new collaboration with Zoom for an enhanced and more secure experience in hybrid work environments.
HP finds remote work is creating a growing cybersecurity risk
Tue, 18th May 2021
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cloud security
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phishing
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email security
HP's security report reveals remote work is increasing the cybersecurity risk, with hackers targeting home workers.
Australians would rather quit than give up remote working, report finds
Thu, 29th Apr 2021
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martech
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apm
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hybrid & remote work
Building upon last year's pre-pandemic inaugural Remote Work Report: The Future of Work is Remote, this year's report is a comprehensive look at remote work.
Employers clash with staff over new operating models in wake of COVID-19
Mon, 26th Apr 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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unisys
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wfh
Employees and their staff members have different ideas when it comes to new operating models in the wake of increased remote working, according to new research.
COVID-19 has changed the way companies handle data security
Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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data management
Remote working under COVID-19 has brought far-reaching changes to how we do business, with implications for data governance, says Titus.
Corporate security failing to keep pace in new COVID-19 world
Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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fujitsu
Corporate security is failing to keep pace in the new normal of remote working in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, says Fujitsu.
Remote work continues, and endpoint security cited as a must
Fri, 16th Apr 2021
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endpoint protection
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edr
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hybrid & remote work
Nearly half of workers will stay remote after the pandemic, and 2 out of 3 IT professionals are concerned with endpoint misuse - Prey Software's study.
Mobile devices biggest enterprise security threat - report
Thu, 8th Apr 2021
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mdm
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
Businesses at risk from cyber criminals due to rushed remote working during COVID-19, says Verizon. 49% experienced cybersecurity issues.
Overcoming the challenges of managing a remote workforce
Wed, 24th Mar 2021
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hcm
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hybrid & remote work
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payroll systems
Building important work relationships can be awkward in remote work culture. The key to overcoming the challenge is simply taking those initial steps.
“Cybersecurity risk has never been greater,' declares FortiGuard Labs
Thu, 4th Mar 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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supply chain
Adversaries are highly adaptable as they conduct sophisticated attacks, particularly against remote workers, digital supply chains, and core networks.