Security News > 2021 > September > Modern security strategies key to support remote workforce demands

Six in 10 respondents said traditional security tools such as VPNs are still the primary vehicle for employees accessing applications remotely - likely the reason why 44% were not confident that their access security systems could scale effectively to secure remote work.

These are among the key insights from a global survey of 2,600 IT decision makers, conducted by 451 Research, to better understand the new security risks and challenges caused by the rise of remote working and cloud transformation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Last year saw a surge in cybercrime exploiting the various aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the shift to remote work, with ransomware attacks soaring by 150%. The survey found the pandemic's effects have had a significant impact on security infrastructure, particularly on access management and authentication frameworks, pushing organizations to adopt modern security strategies like zero trust to support the demands of a more mobile and remote workforce.

"One of the core barrier businesses face when starting their zero trust journey is the balance between locking down access without interrupting workflow. People require access to sensitive data in order to work and collaborate and businesses leaders will need to ensure that a drop in productivity doesn't become an unwanted side effect. The research shows that IT professionals increasingly see access management and modern authentication capabilities as key component in achieving a zero trust model."

Room to grow with modern security strategies like zero trust.

Despite the well-known limitations of passwords, investment in MFA still trails other security tools like firewalls, endpoint security, SIEM and email security.

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