EXPERT OPINION been . Two out of three CISOs believe that remote working increases the risk facing their organisation . A large proportion ( 76 %) of CISOs in the UAE revealed they had seen an increase in targeted attacks since enabling remote working – the highest among the surveyed countries .
Working from home calls for slight alterations to security best practice . The use of personal networks and devices may require increased protocols and protections .
As we reimagine office environments , empowering our people to take greater ownership of the way they work , we have an opportunity to do the same for cyber defence – to build strategies that acknowledge the vital role people play in keeping organisations safe .
Building a defence for a brighter future
Despite the scale of recent challenges , many CISOs in the UAE have a bright outlook for the years ahead .
Over three-quarters believe they will be better equipped to resist and recover from cyberattacks by 2022 / 23 . And almost all intend to enhance their cyber defences to make this possible . Most predict improvements in addressing supplier risk , supporting remote working , as well as enabling business innovation .
Whatever the physical or virtual characteristics of the workplace , people will always be at its centre . And , wherever they are , they are likely to remain squarely in the crosshairs of cybercriminals – with over 90 % of cyberattacks requiring human interaction to succeed . So , whatever the threats facing CISOs , people form the vital last line of defence . Building this defence means creating a vigilant and knowledgeable workforce , whether in the office , at home or anywhere else .
The more each user understands about the threats they face , the methods behind them and how their behaviour can mean the difference between success and failure , the better able they are to protect your organisation from harm .
Ultimately , the CISO ’ s job is not an easy one . No doubt the years ahead will bring many challenges but knowing the central part they play in the vast majority of cyberattacks today , user awareness should no longer be one of them . u www . intelligentciso . com
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