FOREWORD The changing security needs for the hybrid network
As remote and hybrid working continues to become the norm for many organisations globally , IT teams face increasing cybersecurity challenges
“ Hybrid working presents unique cybersecurity challenges that companies must address ”
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The pandemic might be behind us , but hybrid working is here to stay – with a recent report by Littler Mendelson PC finding over 70 % of US employers are embracing hybrid work models .
But , though hybrid working offers many benefits , such as increased flexibility and reduced overhead costs , it also presents unique cybersecurity challenges that companies must address . According to a report by EY , remote working can increase an organisation ' s vulnerability to security threats .
As remote and hybrid working continues to become the norm for many organisations globally , IT teams face the challenges of ensuring the new corporate network and infrastructure are fully equipped to be able to securely facilitate this new flexible work environment .
As Etay Maor , Senior Director of Security Strategy at Cato Networks , explained to us this month , traditionally , the corporate workforce has been tethered to office configurations that made it easier to provide secure access to company applications .
As Maor describes , organisations looking to support hybrid work will require a long-term strategy .
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