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. 

Additionally, companies should activate appropriate security management systems and empower their employees to deal with the level of risk associated with remote work.  

Based on an independent survey that surveyed 925 IT professionals and business owners from a range of business types and sizes around the world. In the survey, it was found that the vast majority of employees face cybersecurity risks as well as security management challenges while working remotely. 

According to research, two main problems pose risks to organizations. First, employees have access to critical data. However, they are not provided with sufficient training on how to manage cybersecurity activities or how to reduce the risk of a cyberattack or a breach. 

It is particularly pertinent for cybercriminals to take additional steps to improve remote working cybersecurity in the current climate. This is because they are becoming more sophisticated and using remote working as a weapon. Unsurprisingly, employees have seen a significant increase in smartphone attacks over the past few years. This is because hackers have learned that professional and personal data can likely be accessed as people can use their smartphones for work and often do. 

It is a fact that companies have adapted to the latest methods of working. However, the cybersecurity risks associated with remote working have not been addressed. Providing basic training could make a significant difference in the way companies fight cybercrime. For instance, Hornet Security's Security Awareness Training can help corporations build their human firewalls. Managed endpoints are used for many purposes. To ensure that employees are protected from threats, it is essential to have powerful systems in place. Based on the results of the study, it was found that endpoint compromise (28%) and compromised credentials (28%) were the most common sources of cybersecurity incidents. A further 15% of employees said they used their own devices with some endpoint configurations for remote work in addition to their own devices. To have robust remote cybersecurity for organizations, it is clear that security awareness training, as well as the implementation of endpoint management systems, are necessary.