Remote work has led to an increase in insider threat incidents

Vivek Srivastava, Country Manager, India & SAARC, Fortinet

“88% of the respondents feel that Remote work has led to an increase in insider threat incidents. Insufficient training, lack of employee care, and inadequate communication contribute to this surge.”

According to Vivek Srivastava, Country Manager, India & SAARC, Fortinet insider threats, phishing, and ransomware remain significant concerns for Indian organizations. Remote work has led to an increase in insider threat incidents, with 88% of respondents feeling the impact. Srivastava stresses the need for a secure Digital Acceleration strategy to protect critical data and ensure the security of users and devices. He highlights the importance of the Zero Trust Edge approach to secure the expanding edges of today’s networks.

Vivek comments, “Hybrid work, AI, and IT/OT system convergence pose significant challenges.88% of the respondents feel that Remote work has led to an increase in insider threat incidents. Insufficient training, lack of employee care, and inadequate communication contribute to this surge, emphasizing the need to address human factors in cybersecurity.”