Securing the corporate perimeters can help keep all remote users as safe as they would be in the corporate office. When users log onto a Wi-Fi network that a co-working space provides, or they accidentally piggyback onto someone else’s network, a firm’s cybersecurity policy, as long as it includes details around the security posture of what that new network looks like, will protect users as they exchange sensitive data. Even when users are on an open Wi-Fi network at a shared space, a cybersecurity solution that monitors endpoints on client networks, while automatically remediating vulnerabilities, can ensure business will continue without disruptions. Controls in place, like SOC reports, can also lend transparency about different users, including vendors, as they work from remote distances.
There is no question that firms have and will continue to face the risk of cyberattacks—threats which have escalated exponentially in the era of remote or hybrid workplace environments. Regulators, for their part, have proposed rules mandating sweeping cybersecurity measures for registered advisors and funds, including requiring advisers to report significant cybersecurity incidents within 48 hours. With a forward-thinking approach, businesses can stay one step ahead of such risks. By implementing an all-in-one network security solution, and compliant archiving, firms can meet those requirements by keeping users safe at all times.
Sid Yenamendra is the CEO and founder of Entreda, a Smarsh company.