Your team works from anywhere, can your security keep up?

Remote work is how modern business works. From home offices and coworking spaces to coffee shops and airport lounges, work is happening everywhere. While that flexibility is great for productivity, it also introduces new cybersecurity risks if the right protections aren’t in place. 

In fact, 92% of IT professionals say remote and hybrid work has increased cybersecurity threats, and 38% of cyberattacks last year specifically targeted remote infrastructure such as home routers and VPNs. 

When employees work from the office, their devices sit behind layers of enterprise-grade security, monitored networks, controlled access, and managed infrastructure. Outside the office, those protections often disappear. Home networks, public Wi-Fi, and personal devices can all create new entry points for attackers. 

Even as many organizations encourage employees to return to the office, most teams are settling into a hybrid model. That mix of office, home, and travel-based work can create new security challenges if systems and policies aren’t designed to protect people working from anywhere. 

Some of the most common risks include phishing emails targeting remote employees, unsecured home or public networks, and weak password practices that make it easier for attackers to gain access to company systems. 

The good news is that these risks are manageable with the right protections. Secure VPN connections, endpoint protection, multi-factor authentication, encryption, and employee cybersecurity awareness all play a key role in protecting company data, no matter where work happens. 

In our latest blog, we break down the real security challenges of remote work and the practical protections every organization should have in place. 

If you have questions about securing your remote workforce or want to review your current setup, feel free to contact our team at customercare@atekro.com or call us at (425) 429-6100, we’re always happy to help.