Security News > 2020 > September > How to handle security risks in a hybrid work environment
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Based on a survey of 250 IT decision makers and 2,000 working professionals, Tessian's report "Securing the Future of Hybrid Working," found that 75% of the IT leaders believe that the future of work will be remote or hybrid.
As organizations adopt a remote or hybrid work setup, IT leaders are nervous about other factors, including the wellbeing of employees, the use of unsafe data security practices, more data breaches and phishing attacks, and an increased workload for themselves and the IT group.
To help organizations better manage the security risks in a hybrid work environment, Tessian offers a few recommendations based on the feedback of those surveyed.
Some 58% of the IT leaders plan to introduce more security training if their company adopts a permanent remote work environment.