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Hybrid Work Means Increased Focus on Endpoint Security

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bharat malviya
Hybrid Work Means Increased Focus on Endpoint Security

Endpoint security has never been more important to many businesses, especially as remote work becomes more common. Employees now work from so many different locations and from so many different devices that it would be practically impossible for any IT team to verify that they would be accessing them using a VPN or other security measures.


According to a 2021 HP survey, "HP Wolf Security Blurred Lines and Blindspots," working remotely during the pandemic has blurred the lines between personal and professional life for 76% of office workers. In fact, 30% admitted that they let someone other than themselves use their work laptop on a daily basis. Even more surprising, nearly half of employees treat their work computers as personal gadgets.


With remote and hybrid work clearly part of the collective new normal, it's time for businesses to take network security seriously. While many people are required to provide remote access to networks and servers, they are not required to hand over and leave the keys.


If an organization can force devices connecting to its network to adhere to particular security standards, whether employee devices or customer-facing devices, it can provide protection from potential cyber-attacks.


Cyber-attacks pose a significant threat to businesses of all sizes, both in terms of reputation and customer trust, as well as the costs of repairing a cybersecurity breach. So let’s have a look at some protection strategies for businesses.



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