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CYBER SECURITY IN THE AGE OF CORONAVIRUS a
Abstract
Early in 2020 , a global pandemic caused by the spread of the Coronavirus / COVID-19 altered the lives of people forever . Once thriving organizations were suddenly paralyzed , and they ' re seeking ways to recover .
Although the effects will be felt for years to come , there is light at the end of this very dark tunnel .
In this paper , we provide perspectives and possibilities as we move forward . It should not be forgotten that cyber security investments have and will continue to pay off for organizations .
We offer cybersecurity tips for you to consider as your organization reaches its new normal .
The world has changed
The Coronavirus / COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our entire working culture .
A recent survey indicates that 95 % of security professionals are facing added IT security challenges due to the coronavirus .
The shifts were global , rapid , and widespread , including the following :
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1 . Remote work as the new norm : Country-mandated lockdowns ( different terms describe this depending on the country e . g . shelter in place , isolation etc .) accelerated the transition of employees to work from home , allowing them to access corporate resources through secure access ( e . g . VPN ).
At Check Point Software , for example , in just two weeks , 99 % of the organization moved to home offices , for the first time in our history . And this was not a rare example .
When asked about this “ new normal ,” 78 % of our employees reported that their productivity was the same or even higher . u
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