Articles about remote work

A new survey finds that 32 percent of employees who use GenAI tools at work say they're keeping it a secret from their employer.

The research from Ivanti finds that some use discretion when using AI because they like the 'secret advantage' it offers (36 percent); others because they worry their job may be cut (30 percent); and 27 percent have AI-fueled imposter syndrome, saying they don’t want people to question their ability.

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You might not often feel sorry for executives and entrepreneurs but research from Deloitte shows that their 'family offices' are prime targets for cybercriminals looking to exploit their personal networks, private data, and home devices which represent a weak security link.

This is why BlackCloak is launching Digital Executive Protection, an enhanced family office cybersecurity bundle designed to protect high-net-worth individuals, and corporate leaders.

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In findings that rather seem to contradict the wisdom of President Trump's return to office mandate for government employees, a new report from Cloudbrink shows that 'work from anywhere' employees actually put in longer hours than their nine to five counterparts.

Analysis of usage data from thousands of users of Cloudbrink's Personal SASE service shows heavy transfer of data on Fridays and heavy usage starting at 7:00 am and continuing to 7:00 pm. The report concludes that employees are working quite a bit outside the office, but could be even more productive if technical challenges could be reduced.

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A new report shows that endpoint platform security -- securing the hardware and firmware of PCs, laptops and printers -- is often overlooked, weakening cybersecurity posture for years to come.

The report from HP Wolf Security is based on a global study of over 800 IT and security decision-makers (ITSDMs) and over 6,000 work-from-anywhere (WFA) employees, it shows that platform security is a growing concern with 81 percent of ITSDMs agreeing that hardware and firmware security must become a priority to ensure attackers cannot exploit vulnerable devices.

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The rise of hybrid and remote working has put added emphasis on the need for mobile device management (MDM).

We spoke to Weldon Dodd, SVP of global solutions at cloud-based automation and device management specialist Kandji, to find out more about Apple's approach to MDM and the broader lessons businesses can apply from this in order to solve complex IT challenges.

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NETGEAR has just expanded its Wi-Fi 7 portfolio with the introduction of the Nighthawk M7 Pro Mobile Hotspot (MR7400). Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon SDX75 chipset and leveraging AT&T’s 5G network, this new device promises flexible, high-speed internet access.

The Nighthawk M7 Pro stands out with support for 5G speeds of up to 7.5Gbps and tri-band Wi-Fi 7 capabilities, delivering aggregated Wi-Fi speeds of up to 6.4Gbps. This mobile hotspot is ideal for consumers and businesses alike, whether for remote work, travel, or entertainment on the go.

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New global research from secure storage maker Apricorn into the security and storage of data finds corporate information is knowingly put at risk by 55 percent of mobile workers.

The research, carried out by Censuswide among 604 UK and US IT security decision makers, also finds that 63 percent expect their mobile/remote workers to expose their organization to the risk of a data breach. 43 percent in the UK (40 percent in the UK and US combined) say their mobile/remote workers don't care about security.

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Digital nomads are location-independent professionals who leverage technology to perform their jobs remotely while travelling the globe. What was once a niche lifestyle has now transformed into a formidable movement, with estimates suggesting that the digital nomad population increased by 131 percent between 2019 and 2022.

Today, 16 percent of companies globally permit their employees to work entirely remotely, a testament to the profound impact of this paradigm shift. Consequently, it is estimated that at least 40 million individuals across the world now identify as digital nomads, a figure that is poised to soar in the coming years.

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In the era of remote work, the boundaries between professional and personal lives have become increasingly blurred. Recognizing the need for tools that cater to this new reality, Logitech has launched the Signature Slim K950 Wireless Keyboard and the Signature Slim Combo, designed to help users effortlessly transition between work and leisure.

The Signature Slim Combo is particularly aimed at modern multitaskers who find themselves switching between work laptops and home desktops. It features the Signature Slim K950 keyboard, which boasts quiet typing, and the Signature Plus Mouse M750, known for its silent clicks and fast, precise scrolling. This combo ensures productivity and focus, regardless of the operating system in use.

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The pandemic led to a dramatic shift in working patterns with many more people working from home or spending less time in the office.

Recently though we've been seeing more calls for staff to go back to the office. So, have working patterns changed for good and if so how can productivity levels be maintained with remote working? We talked to Mark Cresswell, co-founder and executive chairman of Scalable Software, to find out.

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The use of Apple devices in the enterprise has increased in recent years. But what's behind this trend and how much impact is it having?

We spoke to Weldon Dodd, SVP of community at Apple device management and security specialist Kandji, to discover how Apple has become a strategic choice for businesses, leading to increased employee productivity and even additional revenue opportunities.

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In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic we've seen greater focus on workplace flexibility with many employees being in the office for fewer days each week.

But to make this work, enterprises must be able to track the state of their end-user computing to understand their access, performance and user satisfaction.

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Open Source contributed 27 percent of the UK tech sector's Gross Value Added (GVA) in 2022, according to a new report from OpenUK, the non-profit organization representing the UK’s open technology sector.

The report finds that there are 3.2 million GitHub accounts in the UK and 8,200 UK contributors to open source projects in the past year. There have also been1,700 new contributors to open source projects in the last 12 months, representing 20.7 percent growth.

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Facing an onslaught of cyber-attacks originating from social engineering is now par for the course for many security professionals. However, a growing but often overlooked issue is how this technique is being manipulated to help gain entry to physical offices and workplaces to perpetrate cybercrime.

Very similar to social engineering in the digital world, cybercriminals are relying on human vulnerabilities to trick individuals into allowing them entry to premises.  Referred to as physical social engineering (PSE), this form of deception exploits typical behaviors and emotions with the goal of obtaining security credentials to give attackers access to confidential data and sensitive information held on computer systems.

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The shift to remote and hybrid working models has magnified IT operational challenges for 75 percent of organizations.

A new study by Forrester Consulting for HP surveyed over 300 IT and security decision makers and finds the main challenges companies face when managing remote endpoints are ensuring data security (60 percent), keeping software on remote devices up to date (55 percent), and maximizing the accuracy of asset databases (55 percent).

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