Security News > 2021 > March > How organizations can combat the security risks of working remotely
The coronavirus outbreak and lockdown forced many organizations to close their offices and shift employees to a remote work setup.
Such a quick and abrupt transition opened the door to a host of security risks, especially from people who are unaccustomed to working remotely.
A report released Wednesday by software vendor Lynx Software examines some of the risks of remote work and offers advice on how to address them.
Citing several examples, 65% said their company lets them use their work computer to access personal services, 60% said their company has not prohibited the use of certain apps and tools that don't meet high security standards, 58% said their company hasn't implemented antivirus software, and 58% said they were not aware of their company implementing strict IT security policies.
Asked how their organization could improve this IT security gap among remote workers, more than half of the respondents said they would like to receive the necessary policies to make them more aware of any actions they take that create a security risk.
IT and security professionals can also take steps to separate and isolate the different domains and remote working environments to better protect them from security threats.