Cybersecurity Risks in Remote Work and Learning Environments and Methods of Combating Them

Abstract

In a post-pandemic world, more and more people are opting to work from home or use personal devices for work and learning. These trends correspond to a greater rate of cyber attacks, as remote work makes it harder for companies to protect their employees and their data. In this paper, the cybersecurity risks of remote work are outlined, followed by possible means of protection and preventing attack. Some of the former include unsecured networks and expanded attack surfaces, while the latter includes enhanced endpoint management and the use of the Zero Trust model. However, it was concluded that the most important way to minimize cyber attacks in an age of remote work is to educate the public on the best security practices and the ways in which they can spot threats.