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Studies show that employee education and training programs are among the best defenses against cybersecurity risk. Why?

Jun 27, 2023

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Studies show that employee education and training programs are among the best defenses against cybersecurity risk. Why?

Education raises awareness of security threats—e.g., the relationship between phishing techniques and dangers like ransomware
Training helps workers develop secure computing habits that deflect cyberattacks

But while nine in 10 organizations implement awareness and training programs, more than half the leaders of those firms still say their teams lack essential cybersecurity knowledge.

Plus, the post-pandemic shift to hybrid working environments is exacerbating this issue. Here’s how:

Three-quarters of U.S. companies are implementing some type of a hybrid work model
Nearly half of U.S. employees across industries and regions choose employers that offer hybrid work environments over those who do not
About two-thirds of what analysts define as “high-growth” companies are pursuing hybrid work configurations

In short, hybrid work is not only here to stay but appears poised to increase in the foreseeable future, a trend the U.S. government’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warns heightens network vulnerabilities for businesses of all types and sizes.

This situation presents executives with a vexing challenge: Raise the level of cybersecurity training programs for remote workers without increasing the risk of extending your network to more remote locations for more hours each working day.

One solution is fortifying your virtual private network (VPN) with specialized cybersecurity managed services. As a leading managed services provider (MSP), we help ensure your VPN provides high connectivity, high availability and is always current with the latest security updates.

Is your VPN operating optimally during these times that demand greater security awareness and training? Call us. We can assess your current security posture.