As we head into the second quarter of 2021 and mark a full year of remote work for many organizations, it is clear that the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated digital transformation globally and changed the future of work — likely permanently. A recent Harvard Business School Online survey showed that the vast majority (81%) of employees want to continue remote work even after the pandemic, with many reporting improved productivity while working from home.
Cloud adoption has granted unprecedented data accessibility over the years. As data continues its migration to the cloud, industries the world over are experiencing a vast increase in organizational productivity and efficiency.
These are only a couple of the far-reaching benefits that cloud adoption offers. However, the growth in accessibility is accompanied by extensive risks and threats that can easily compromise large pools of data. Therefore, while the cloud enables employees to work on and off-premises from a multitude of devices, organizations must be mindful of which security tools they implement to secure it.
In today’s modern workforce, telecommuting, accessing corporate data via personal mobile devices, and cloud-first ecosystems have become the norm. As a result, organizations must rethink their security strategies. Context-based solutions that can enforce policies based on users identity, location, and device, are crucial if organizations intend on enabling access to sensitive data to their employees. SASE, which stands for secure access service edge, enables enterprises to deploy a comprehensive security platform equipped with granular security measures that can protect IT infrastructure.
In 2020, organizations must focus on improving their cloud security posture in order to protect corporate data. There are many opportunities for employee missteps causing inadvertent or even malicious exposure. Additionally, without safeguards, hackers also pose a risk and must be protected against. Watch this episode of Glass Class to see Bitglass’ VP of Product, Mike Schuricht, outline the top security priorities organizations should evaluate and adopt for this upcoming year.