As the Cloud and technology get more advanced, you are more likely to have threats knocking on your door to try to steal your information. Protecting your data is crucial. It is your job to understand what you are up against so you can defend yourself against attacks. With COVID-19 taking over in 2020 and 2021, no one could have predicted its impact on business, technology, and Cybersecurity.

Challenge I: Remote Work – Threats and Exploitation

Due to COVID-19, businesses had to go remote within a matter of weeks and had to adapt and update their infrastructure so employees could work from home. If your company rushed to migrate and shifted to remote work, you need to identify areas of weakness that can leave your company vulnerable to threats.

Challenge II: COVID-19 Phishing Schemes

People are feverishly researching COVID-19 information on the internet. Deep or even surface-level internet searching has brought on a significant number of phishing attacks. Cyber attackers' easiest targets have been the individuals who are working remotely and use their work devices to research COVID-19. Your company needs to thoroughly assess its infrastructure and make sure its departments can mitigate risks.

Challenge III: Ransomware Threats

Ransomware attacks are the most common threats in Cybersecurity. If a company experiences a ransomware attack, the cost of recovering from them is expensive. Many companies solely rely on VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) to facilitate access to their network, but in 2021, it is not enough to protect companies. Companies are now moving from VPNs and are moving to ZTNA (Zero-Trust Network Access), which has proved to be a more secure option.

If you have experienced any of these challenges or want to be proactive in protecting your company from Cybersecurity challenges, please reach out so we can accurately protect your business.