Security News > 2021 > February > Data security: A hidden business cost of working remotely

The benefits of working remotely are numerous, but there are significant hidden costs that need to be factored in.

"As we approach a year of working from kitchen tables or makeshift offices, it's time for organizations to consider the human impact of long-term remote working and what this means for security," said Tony Pepper, CEO of Egress.

Pepper suggests the loss of data security is the overarching hidden cost of remote working.

"Organizations need to be proactive in providing a safety net for their people to prevent accidental data breaches from occurring, especially while employees are working in these environments of heightened risk."

Remote working increased reliance on email, particularly for sharing sensitive data.

Brandon Vigliarolo, in his TechRepublic article More than 90% of remote workers report feeling stressed, concurs that stress from working remotely is significant and leads to more mistakes.

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