Networks Europe Jul-Aug 2020 | Page 46

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Ollie Sheridan Security Principal Gigamon
As Europe gradually recovers from the virus ’ first wave , businesses plan their return to the office and strive to rebuild and become stronger amid the economic crisis . The pandemic has undeniably impacted key business functions such as IT and security - what with remote working , pressurised network defences and cybercriminals exploiting the situation with COVID-related scams . Infosec teams were tasked with overseeing this migration while protecting organisations from new , unknown threats - and , in many cases , have done so successfully . However , security incidents have increased as a result of WFH , making resilience and operational continuity a business-wide priority over the coming months .
Now , with companies expecting 50 % of their staff back in the office by September , this new flexible approach to work is set to complicate networks further . The way to secure these intricate environments is having a clear , unclouded view of what goes on there - ensuring constant awareness of possible threats and enabling prompt defence , should
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