The coronavirus pandemic had a swift and significant impact on the way many businesses in Canada operate. Almost overnight, entire organizations had to pivot to remote work as governments initiated measures to stem the tide of the virus. Businesses are still being encouraged to allow employees to work from home as much as possible as we experience COVID-19's second wave.
In the not-so-distant past, working remotely was considered a nice-to-have in the corporate world. However, most companies never considered this would become business as usual, and were caught unprepared to deal with the cybersecurity threats during COVID-19.
With this new reality of remote work (also known as teleworking), cybercrime risk has increased. Employees are required to work remotely using their home network with connections that are outside the bounds of perimeter security. Home-based networks typically don't have a firewall to protect internet traffic.
Organizations may now find themselves vulnerable to additional cyber risks, which can impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of key data and information systems.
What are the top five cyber risks when working remotely?
Protecting your organization starts with understanding some of the biggest risks:
How can businesses protect themselves against cyber attacks?
While the incidents above are more high-profile examples, the fact is that no organization is too big or too small to be targeted by cyber attackers.
How BDO can help
We understand the cyber risks and challenges that today's businesses face, especially during periods of uncertainty and disruption. Our team of cybersecurity professionals has the experience to assess and secure your infrastructure as well as help you respond to potential cyber incidents your business may experience during the COVID-19 crisis.
To learn more about how we can help with your cybersecurity needs, contact an expert today.
Sources:
https://threatpost.com/who-attacked-possible-apt-covid-19-cyberattacks-double/154083/