In 2024, 76.07% of Indian employees express a preference for remote work flexibility, highlighting the evolving landscape post-COVID-19. However, cybersecurity readiness poses a significant challenge. The CISCO Cybersecurity Readiness Index reveals that only 24% of Indian businesses are prepared for modern cybersecurity risks, with 80% experiencing security breaches in the past two years. Anshuman Sharma, Director at VTRAC Cybersecurity Consulting Services, Verizon Business, emphasizes the importance of robust infrastructure and dedicated work devices for securing company and employee data, distinguishing between company-authorized devices and personal ones. Sharma warns of potential threats to corporate data on personal devices due to lack of centralized security features and remote work, advocating for proactive measures like network patching and phishing protection.
In 2024, 76.07% of Indian employees express a preference for remote work flexibility, highlighting the evolving landscape post-COVID-19. However, cybersecurity readiness poses a significant challenge. The CISCO Cybersecurity Readiness Index reveals that only 24% of Indian businesses are prepared for modern cybersecurity risks, with 80% experiencing security breaches in the past two years. Anshuman Sharma, Director at VTRAC Cybersecurity Consulting Services, Verizon Business, emphasizes the importance of robust infrastructure and dedicated work devices for securing company and employee data, distinguishing between company-authorized devices and personal ones. Sharma warns of potential threats to corporate data on personal devices due to lack of centralized security features and remote work, advocating for proactive measures like network patching and phishing protection.