Security News > 2021 > September > Office workers unwilling to change their behavior, despite being aware of the cybersecurity challenges

Despite office workers being aware of the cybersecurity challenges faced by their employer - especially when it comes to hybrid working - many admit to high risk behavior including sharing passwords, downloading non-work related files and even losing work-owned devices, a BlueFort Security survey reveals.

Despite the above, 33 percent of office workers said that they will not be taking any measures or extra precautions when transporting devices with access to company data from remote to office.

The survey of 2,001 UK office staff working in organizations with 500+ employees found that 34 percent believe cybersecurity awareness is the biggest issue when it comes to hybrid working.

Office workers also believe that managing cyber risk in the future will only become more complicated.

Despite being aware of cybersecurity risks, many office workers admitted they have been victims of cybercriminals during the pandemic's work from home and hybrid return to work period.

Ian Jennings, managing director at BlueFort Security said: "It's frustrating that despite being aware of the risks, so many office workers are seemingly unwilling to make even small changes in their behavior to help their largely overworked and under-resourced cybersecurity colleagues. And the fact that many have fallen victim to a cybercrime themselves makes the situation so much worse. Given it's Insider Threat Awareness Month right now, the irony of the survey results is not lost on me."

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