Industry News: October 5-9 – The Overnight Shift to a Remote Workforce, Keeping Remote Workers Secure, Ransomware Attacks on the Rise
Every week we highlight cloud computing and technology news of interest. This week we’re covering the IT pains faced by organizations as they shifted to remote models, keeping remote workers secure, a “new era” for managed service providers, increasing ransomware attacks and the expanding role of cybersecurity teams.
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For many, the shift to remote work earlier this year was nearly instantaneous – but were companies prepared? Navisite’s new survey reveals that 51% of companies experienced IT pains during the switch. Are organizations prepared to continue working from home long-term, and if so, which issues are of top concern? Dig into the survey results in Computerworld here.
When it comes to remote work, cybersecurity is nearly a universal concern. How do you keep remote workers and their devices secure when they aren’t under one roof? A number of industry experts, including Navisite CSO Mike Kelley, are weighing in on how companies can keep employees – and their organizations – safe. Read more in Infosecurity here.
Many industries have evolved as a result of the pandemic, ushering in a new in a “new era of managed services,” according to MSPAlliance CEO Charles Weaver. Organizations that may not have relied on MSPs in the past are now seeking their help with the sudden need to support remote work. Examine this new era for managed services in SearchITChannel here.
2020 has been a year of increased cyberattacks. And when it comes to ransomware, concerns continue to mount. One new study found that ransomware attacks have increased globally over the last three months by an average of 50% compared to the first half of this year. Which industries, and countries, are the greatest targets? Find out in BetaNews here.
With cybersecurity top of mind, it appears that more organizations are expanding their security teams. New research found that eight in 10 organizations say their cybersecurity practices are improving – with nine in 10 saying cybersecurity processes have become more critical. Learn more about the evolving role of security teams in Help Net Security here.