But when internet connectivity became commonplace, the focus shifted from data integrity to data security. Remote employees may be tempted to use personal devices for work purposes, negating any protections which have been applied to certified hardware. They may become relaxed with their attitudes to data storage, leaving sensitive documents on unencrypted and unmonitored drives. An intimidating futureThe explosion of remote work during the pandemic was an unsurprising boon for attackers. Encrypted data is safer data – with the right policies surrounding it, your organisation will be as protected as it can be.

Source: The Guardian April 25, 2023 11:27 UTC