Security News > 2020 > June > IT pros see increased workload and security threats amid shift to remote working
2020-06-16 18:24
A report released Tuesday by IT software vendor Ivanti highlights some of the challenges in light of the move to remote working.
Among the respondents, 70% said they increased VPN access to more employees, 54% had to set up and distribute extra devices, and 52% created more "How-to" articles for remote workers to follow.
In providing support for remote employees, IT pros cited the top departments with which they interacted as engineering, HR, and security.
Cybercriminals have been taking advantage of the shift to remote working.
Two-thirds of the IT pros surveyed have witnessed an increase in security issues due to the shift to remote working.