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Remote Work is the practice where employees perform their job duties from outside the traditional office environment. This concept has gained widespread popularity due to advancements in technology that facilitate communication and collaboration from virtually anywhere in the world.

In the context of information security, remote work introduces unique challenges and considerations. As the workforce operates from different locations, often using personal devices and unsecured networks, organizations must employ robust security measures to protect sensitive data. This includes ensuring secure connections through VPNs, enforcing strict access controls, implementing multi-factor authentication, and educating employees about cybersecurity best practices. Businesses must also address the potential for increased risks of phishing scams, malware infections, and unauthorized access attempts that remote work might bring. Securing a remote workforce demands vigilance and adaptability in an organization's information security policies and procedures to mitigate the risks associated with this flexible work arrangement.

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Bank Info Security 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Charting the Next Era of Digital Identity and Trust

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.

Bank Info Security 4 months, 1 week ago

Identity Fraud: The New Crimewave Targeting Remote Work

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.

Bank Info Security 4 months, 1 week ago

Charting the Next Era of Digital Identity and Trust

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 Hacker News 6 months ago

Why Organizations Are Turning to RPAM

As IT environments become increasingly distributed and organizations adopt hybrid and remote work at scale, traditional perimeter-based security models and on-premises Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions no longer suffice. IT administrators, contractors and third-party vendors now require secure access to critical systems from any location and on any device, without compromising

Sharing links take seconds to create, but can last for years Partner Content Seamless collaboration through cloud platforms like Microsoft 365 has radically reshaped the modern workplace. In the span of an hour, you could go from uploading budget proposals to a project channel to live editing a joint presentation with a business partner, all while making lunch plans over Teams. From remote work to video calls, it’s never been easier to connect people, ideas, and information.…

Doing a simple system reset may not be enough to save you from fines and lawsuits With the end of Windows 10's regular support cycle fast approaching, and a good five years since the COVID pandemic spurred a wave of hardware replacements to support remote work, many IT departments are in the process of refreshing their fleets. But what they do with decommissioned systems is just as important as the shiny new ones they buy.…

Bank Info Security 1 year, 1 month ago

Why the Future of Cybersecurity is Unified

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.

The Hacker News 1 year, 2 months ago

Identity: The New Cybersecurity Battleground

The rapid adoption of cloud services, SaaS applications, and the shift to remote work have fundamentally reshaped how enterprises operate. These technological advances have created a world of opportunity but also brought about complexities that pose significant security threats. At the core of these vulnerabilities lies Identity—the gateway to enterprise security and the number one attack vector

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is an amazing technology developed by Microsoft that lets you access and control another computer over a network. It’s like having your office computer with you wherever you go. For businesses, this means IT staff can manage systems remotely, and employees can work from home or anywhere, making RDP a true game-changer in today’s work environment

Remote work is now an essential part of many businesses, requiring organizations to rethink how they provide secure and efficient access to corporate resources. Learn from TruGrid about the advantages of cloud-based RDP versus RDP over VPN, especially in the context of security, performance, and cost-effectiveness. [...]

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.

Bank Info Security 1 year, 7 months ago

How to Thrive in a Distributed Team

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.

Bank Info Security 1 year, 8 months ago

Warnings Mount Over Fake North Korean IT Workers

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.

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