
IT Security for Hybrid Work Models
Hybrid work models require a depth in defense IT strategy that encompasses remote work security to enable employees to work securely from anywhere.
It’s no surprise that the internet is an integral part of most Americans’ lives. We count on it for everything from scheduling dinner at our favorite restaurants to staying in touch with far-flung relatives. Few if any businesses can exist without it. In 2017, the United States had close to 272 million internet users and is expected to reach 283.5 million users by 2022.
It’s also not surprising that cybercriminals are loving — and exploiting — our online obsession. In the FBI’s 2016 Internet Crime Report, the organization reported that internet crime in 2016 led to more than $1.3 billion in losses. That number alone is a good reason to participate in Safer Internet Day.
Taking place Tuesday, February 6, Safer Internet Day is an awareness-raising campaign celebrated in more than 100 countries. While its focus is on building a better, safer internet for youth, Safer Internet Day also serves as a reminder of the importance of using technology responsibly and protecting your IT assets and data.
Here are some suggested ways to help protect your organization from cybercrime — and contribute to a safer internet:
Your DDoS Battle Plan
One of the most serious threats existing on the internet are distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. As we noted in a previous blog, DDoS attacks increased by 138% in 2016 and expected to keep growing in frequency and in the amount of damage they can cause. There are many ways to protect your organization against them as well. You’ll find several that we recommend in this free whitepaper, Distributed Denial of Service – Understanding and Mitigating Attacks.
US Signal’s solution architects are also available to help your company develop an IT security strategy best suited to its business needs and budgetary parameters, drawing from our robust portfolio of customizable cloud and colocation solutions, data protection services, and network services. To learn more, call 866.2. SIGNAL or email [email protected].
Hybrid work models require a depth in defense IT strategy that encompasses remote work security to enable employees to work securely from anywhere.
Use World Backup Day as a time to review your current disaster recovery, data protection and backup plans.
US Signal’s 2022 Security Census offers insights into the IT security strategies of organizations across industries and throughout the US. Learn about IT security budget priorities and more.