Why new remote work policies attract hackers

The video discusses the challenges and security issues faced by organizations transitioning to remote work due to the pandemic. It highlights the importance of secure practices, such as using MDM and VPNs, and addresses the potential for increased hacker activity. The conversation also covers budget constraints, the need for redundancy in security teams, and the tools necessary for maintaining security in remote work environments.

What is one major challenge enterprises face when transitioning to remote work during a pandemic?

• Overstaffing

• Lack of employee interest

• Excessive planning

• Inadequate IT infrastructure

Why is it important for a business continuity plan to include pandemic scenarios?

• Pandemics can disrupt business operations significantly

• Pandemics are easy to predict

• Pandemics have no impact on business operations

• Pandemics are more frequent than natural disasters

What is a key role of Mobile Device Management (MDM) in remote work?

• To enforce security policies on devices

• To reduce internet usage

• To increase employee productivity

• To monitor employee attendance

How can hackers exploit the shift to remote work?

• By providing remote work training

• By increasing internet speeds

• By targeting unsecured personal devices

• By offering free security solutions

What is a basic security measure enterprises should implement for remote work?

• Using shared passwords

• Disabling all security protocols

• Allowing unrestricted access to all data

• Implementing two-factor authentication

Why is building redundancy in security teams important?

• To reduce team size

• To eliminate the need for documentation

• To ensure continuity during staff shortages

• To increase workload

What is a potential risk if only one person holds critical security information?

• Vulnerability if that person is unavailable

• Enhanced security

• Faster decision-making

• Increased team collaboration

What is a recommended tool for securing remote work environments?

• Personal VPNs

• Corporate-issued laptops with MDM

• Public Wi-Fi networks

• Unsecured personal devices

Why should enterprises consider employees as potentially dispersible?

• To prepare for sudden shifts to remote work

• To reduce training costs

• To increase office space

• To decrease employee benefits

What is a key takeaway for future disaster planning?

• Include pandemics in disaster recovery plans

• Rely solely on past experiences

• Ignore pandemics as a risk

• Focus only on natural disasters