Prior to the global health crisis, the most recent survey from Global Workplace Analytics found that only 3.6% of the employee workforce works from home half-time or more. Clearly that percentage is surging as government guidelines mandate people work from home, self-quarantine and use social distancing.
Without the ability to catch up with co-workers in person, go out to lunch or grab a cup of coffee, you might think employees would be more focused. The reality is that most are distracted for a variety of reasons. The situation is evolving quickly, and our email traffic is growing exponentially. Many of us are adapting to new technologies and tools. And, of course, sharing makeshift home “offices” with children, partners and pets adds to the level of distraction. This new normal is having an impact on cybersecurity. When people aren’t mindful, they are more likely to click on malicious emails and expose themselves and their organizations to threats. ...read more!
