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Today, a remote-accessible workforce has become the norm in most industries. Employees are able to log on to company devices from home, a nearby coffee shop or during travel at airports and hotels. While there are many benefits to a remote workforce, there is a clear cybersecurity downside: sensitive company files are put at risk while employees are on the go.
Risks of public Wi-Fi
It comes as no surprise that in 2021, one of the FBI’s top five safety tips was to be mindful when connecting to a public Wi-Fi network. Unsecure internet access makes sensitive data vulnerable because hackers can monitor the data sent and received by your computer. The minute you connect to public Wi-Fi, you are putting yourself at risk of exposure to hackers and system vulnerabilities.
You might ask, what about the cloud? When a company mandates cloud storage, they don't necessarily control where you access it, making your computer or laptop a sitting duck for hackers. The cloud’s security depends entirely on the hosting provider’s technology being up to date and adequately protected, requiring blind trust that sensitive files will be properly secured. When there are no limits on password attempts or a password is stolen, correctly guessed or obtained through phishing emails, hackers can gain unfettered access to files in the cloud. In fact, cloud breaches like these have become so common that they are more expected than surprising.
