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It is possible to adapt to the new world of working and limit the security risks it presents . the case of an emergency , while training employees regarding who to contact in the case of an attack .
The significance of having a solid incident detection and response plan in place was recently highlighted when a ransomware incident that attacked HR management platform , Kronos , disrupted the Kronos Private Cloud , which houses data for many of its high-profile customers . Kronos ’ work management software is used by millions globally , including dozens of corporations , local governments and enterprises . Due to the outage , many organisations that rely on Kronos were left unable to process payroll before the Christmas holiday , with timesheet systems also offline .
Looking ahead , in the UK , 24 % of companies intend to use increased remote working as a permanent business model .
The attack described is a reminder of the importance of cyber emergency preparedness and response strategies , especially in the public finance sector where people ’ s payrolls are at stake .
Gartner is not alone in identifying the mainstreaming of remote work as one of the top eight security and risk trends for 2021 . This year , securing the remote workforce will continue to be a top priority for IT security teams , as people continue to enjoy more work-life flexibility and the work-from-home trend shows no sign of slowing down . Looking ahead , in the UK , 24 % of companies intend to use increased remote working as a permanent business model . With careful preparation , training and practice , as well as leveraging new technologies , it is possible to adapt to the new world of working and limit the security risks it presents . u www . intelligentciso . com
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