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ISOLATION OF STAFF IS IT TEAMS ’ GREATEST HOME- WORKING WORRY
The feelings of isolation being experienced by employees is the biggest concern IT and cybersecurity teams have around home working , say almost one-third ( 31 %) of respondents to the latest Twitter poll run by Infosecurity Europe , Europe ’ s number one information security event .
The objective was to investigate views on the
current threat landscape , as remote working remains the norm and ‘ lockdown fatigue ’ sets in . Staff isolation is causing more worry than employees sharing devices with other household members , the top concern for 26.4 %, reduced vigilance ( 24.9 %) and the risk of clicking malicious links ( 17.7 %).
“ The results illustrate that the welfare of employees – and the impact ongoing remote working is having on their security behaviours – is currently top of mind ,” said Nicole Mills , Exhibition Director at Infosecurity Group .
“ Being isolated , while juggling work and all the other competing pressures generated by the pandemic , is likely to be affecting people ’ s mental health .
Working at home also potentially distances staff from company security policies and the support of the IT team , making them more susceptible to letting their guard down , being overly trusting , or simply losing motivation .
Working at home also potentially distances staff from company security policies and the support of the IT team , making them more susceptible to letting their guard down , being overly trusting , or simply losing motivation . IT and security leaders must find ways of
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