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Identity Proofing Becomes Essential as Remote Work Redefines Enterprise TrustRemote work has expanded hiring reach but introduced new risk. Identity now must be verified through digital signals rather than physical interactions. High-assurance identity proofing using solutions such as MajorKey's IDProof+ helps enterprises protect data, mitigate fraud and preserve trust.

The Urgency of High-Assurance Identity Proofing Amid Growing Identity FraudRemote work has fueled a new crimewave built on stolen and synthetic identities. As deepfakes scale, high-assurance identity proofing - combining biometrics, liveness detection and verified IDs - becomes essential to verify users, prevent impersonation and protect enterprise access.

Identity Proofing Becomes Essential as Remote Work Redefines Enterprise TrustRemote work has expanded hiring reach but introduced new risk. Identity now must be verified through digital signals rather than physical interactions. High-assurance identity proofing using solutions such as MajorKey's IDProof+ helps enterprises protect data, mitigate fraud and preserve trust.

Blackpoint Cyber's Manoj Srivastava on Orchestration, Context and Unified CybersecurityThe traditional notion of a fixed security perimeter has become obsolete, and the threat surface has expanded significantly due to remote work, cloud adoption, IoT devices and third-party vendor integrations, said Manoj Srivastava, chief technology and product officer at Blackpoint Cyber.

Browser Isolation Protects Access Points as Remote Work Expands Attack SurfaceWith 92% of organizations supporting remote connectivity and phishing attacks surging to record levels, browser-based security has become essential for zero trust frameworks to protect against malware, ransomware and credential theft.

DOJ Indicts North Korean IT Workers for Using Remote Jobs to Fund Weapons ProgramsU.S. federal prosecutors indicted 14 North Koreans for a long-running IT scam generating $88 million by exploiting remote work with U.S. firms, a scheme prosecutors say is tied to DPRK-controlled companies that fund weapons programs through stolen identities, data theft and extortion.

Tips for Employers on Securing the Home Environment and Promoting Better HygieneRemote work is a critical part of the future of cybersecurity and many other industries. For those who continue to work remotely or in a hybrid model, the need for robust cybersecurity practices needs to be a priority. But one of the biggest obstacles to that is isolation.

Wallix, One Identity Remain Visionaries as Securing Remote Work Takes Center StageCyberArk, Delinea and BeyondTrust have maintained their positions atop the privileged access management market due to their adaptability to client needs, according to Gartner. The leaders quadrant remains unchanged from 2023 due to consistent performance and a strong focus on execution.

German Domestic Intelligence Agency Says German Companies Have Fallen For ScamThe German federal domestic intelligence agency is adding to warnings over North Korean IT workers obtaining remote work in Western tech companies. The world's most secretive and repressive regime looks for multiple ways to circumvent strict economic sanctions.

Learn How to Recognize Fraudulent Job Postings and Avoid Becoming a Scam VictimThe demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals, coupled with the rise in remote work, has led to an increase in fraudulent job postings targeting tech-savvy individuals. Learn why this is so and how to protect yourself from deceptive schemes as you pursue a job in cybersecurity.

Also: Cyber Resilience in Israel; Human Risk Management in the Era of Remote WorkIn the latest weekly update, four ISMG editors discussed the number of ransomware victims who are paying a ransom to cybercriminals, the need for greater cyber resilience during wartime, and the critical role of human risk management in organizational cybersecurity in the era of remote work.