Cyber Magazine January 2024 | Page 45

CYBERSECURITY training , to ensure ongoing security across our business .”
Another challenge that many enterprises face is the hybrid working environment . “ Hybrid and remote work are now a cornerstone for many businesses ,” explains Lamendola , “ and each brings a new set of challenges to ensuring a workplace remains secure . When you have people in your company working in places that are not physically in the office , this already creates risk . Couple this with a lack of education and awareness amongst employees , and you are potentially opening yourself up to further risk of an attack .”
In order to combat this , companies need to focus on education and awareness , however , many may encounter the challenge of getting employees on board with cybersecurity efforts . “ It ’ s one thing to adopt a new strategy ,” says Lamendola , “ but encouraging your employees to truly play their part in embracing your strategy can be a whole other hill to climb . Consistent and mandated employee security awareness training is critical for businesses .”
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