Security News > 2021 > September > Execs don't sound very confident about long-term network security in the WFH era
On Wednesday, Sungard Availability Services published the results of a survey highlighting sentiments about hybrid work moving forward, critical tools for remote employees and network security.
While many companies are planning for long-term remote operations, faith in the security of their infrastructure doesn't exactly beam confidence.
"As organizations plan to keep hybrid work in place full time, they need to properly support it, which may require adjustments to their technologies or security policies," said Shawn Burke, Global Chief Security Officer at Sungard AS, in a press release.
The switch to remote and hybrid work introduces new security challenges for companies, as telecommuters log on for the virtual workday via their home networks using a mixed bag of company and personal devices.
While three-quarters of companies have adopted a hybrid work arrangement, only 21% "Are fully confident their infrastructure security can support long-term remote work," according to the report.
According to the raw dataset, 56% of respondents said they were moderately confident that their company's "Infrastructure security can operate in a long-term" remote work model and 22% were somewhat confident in these operations.