One in Three Companies Holds off on Giving Cybersecurity Training to Remote Workers.

In a report from Hornetsecurity, the leading cybersecurity provider, it has been found that 33% of businesses do not provide cybersecurity awareness training to employees working remotely. 

According to the study, nearly three-quarters (74%) of remote staff have access to critical data, which means that upcoming hybrid workplaces will create a higher risk of security breaches and more risky behavior on the part of companies.  

Although there are several challenges currently, such as an insufficient number of training programs and employees feeling unprepared, almost half (44%) of respondents report that their organization intends to increase the number of employees working remotely in the coming months. 

Hornet Security’s CEO, Daniel Hofmann, said that hybrid work has become more popular. Due to the associated risks that come with it, companies should place a high priority on training and educating employees to ensure that remote working is secure. He also added that it is imperative to note that traditional methods of controlling and securing company data do not work as effectively when employees work from off-site locations. Therefore, a large amount of responsibility falls on the individual. Companies must recognize the unique security risks associated with remote work.