In some ways, our workplace devices are our favorite co-workers. But, if you’re not careful, they can also expose you to serious threats.
Like a lot of people, I have a love-hate relationship with my devices. They do so many things well like keep us productive and collaborative … yet they could expose us to dangerous risks.
Move over rover … devices are our new best friends.
In this mobile-first world that we’re living in, people expect answers at their fingertips. They turn to the nearest device to make a decision, learn something new, or get something accomplished.
The proliferation of devices has changed the way people interact with the world around them. People move freely back and forth between devices to get things done. And they're more tethered to those devices than ever before.
As organizations adapt to, and even embrace remote work, enabling productivity without sacrificing security is more important than ever.
Companies need to find ways to allow location flexibility, while also keeping data safe. Though there’s a lot that’s done on an infrastructure level to keep customer data secure, the truth is your company’s data is only as secure as the weakest individual link. Basically, as long as your devices are online, you’re at risk.
Does the thought of a security breach or infrastructure attack keep you awake at night? Well, you’re not alone. In fact, most leaders (76%) are losing sleep over the prospect of becoming the next headline-grabbing security breach (ForcePoint C-Suite Report).
But what exactly are the threats we need to be on the look-out for? With so many recent attacks, its hard to keep pace with the latest security trends. To help, we have defined some of the top security threats you need to know about.
