Security News > 2021 > September > Hybrid work is here to stay, but security concerns are high

80% of leaders and 75% of employees said their company is currently using a hybrid model or is fully remote and considering a hybrid work model.

54% of employees reported up to six instances of lost productivity due to network access issues and leaders cite home internet security and leakage of sensitive company data among their top security challenges.

Home office data security presents new hybrid work concerns.

There is no question employers are leaning into a clear desire among employees for hybrid work options, with 68% saying they are considering hiring talent that resides in geographically diverse locations.

Support for organizational visitor management is overwhelming, with 96% of business leaders and 93% of employees agreeing that it is important for their company to have a system in place that logs and tracks visitors who enter and exit the building when employees work in the office.

65% of employers in Japan say they have offered data security training for the hybrid work model, but only 36% of employees agree, indicating a potential gap in communication or training execution.

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