Security News > 2021 > March > Businesses trust their remote employees are sufficiently skilled to mitigate cybersecurity risks

80% of businesses worldwide are confident their remote employees, specifically those working with finance software or participating in official company transactions, have the knowledge and technology to mitigate cybersecurity risks, according to ESET. This could possibly be due to increased education around cybersecurity in recent years, but could potentially indicate a false sense of security as well.

This general sense of confidence comes as 73% of these businesses also think they are likely to be impacted by a cybersecurity incident.

The pandemic has illuminated cybersecurity as a key concern for businesses.

It is no secret that since the COVID-19 lockdowns began, cybercrime has increased, and remote working has presented increased risks for businesses.

The pandemic has illuminated cybersecurity as a key concern for businesses, and the report even ranks cyber risks among key global risks.

"Commenting on the results, Pavol Balaj, enterprise segment director at ESET, said,"As cybercrime continues to permeate the business world, and with serious financial and reputational consequences, it is essential that businesses are mitigating any risks.

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