FIVE MINUTES WITH ...
JASSON CASE
CTO AT BEYOND IDENTITY
We speak to Jasson Casey , CTO at Beyond Identity , who asks if the gig is up when it comes to cybersecurity
n today ’ s highly-connected world , organisations increasingly opt for a gig model , leading to short-term workers and contractors plugging many of the skills gaps impacting organisations . However , gig workers can pose serious cybersecurity risks for the company by remotely accessing sensitive corporate data on their own devices .
This month , Cyber Magazine hears from Jasson Casey , Chief Technology Officer at Beyond Identity , about the cybersecurity risks posed by the gig economy and the need for innovative solutions .
Before his current role , Casey served as CTO of SecurityScorecard , VP of Engineering at IronNet Cybersecurity , and Founder and Executive Director of Flowgrammable , among other technical and executive roles .
Q . HOW IS CYBERSECURITY AT RISK FROM GIG WORKERS ?
» As the world becomes increasingly connected , more businesses and workers are embracing the gig model , with companies opting for short-term workers and contractors over full-time employees , leading to the growth of the gig economy .
In 2021 , over one-third of the US workforce freelanced , totalling 59 million Americans , and as of January 2023 , freelancers represented 17.5 % of the entire UK workforce . Although the gig economy offers advantages to independent contractors , using personal devices to access sensitive corporate data can pose serious cybersecurity risks for companies . It is essential to understand these risks and implement robust security protocols and proactive measures .
Research by Beyond Identity indicates that short-term contractors may enjoy long-term access to corporate data and accounts . They may also be accessing this data from devices that are not well secured . This access ranges from financial affairs ( 87 %) to communications channels ( 64 %) to operational processes ( 63 %). This risks significant corporate data breaches , social media hacks and phishing attempts .
14 July 2023