According to a recent survey, 93 percent of respondents state that an increased remote access through VPN capacity enablement was a cybersecurity priority during COVID-19 in 2020. Notably, the cybersecurity priorities indicated highlight the challenges inherent in the increase in remote work. In other words, corporations must ensure connectivity for their employees working from different locations while maintaining security.
Cybersecurity priorities during COVID-19 worldwide in 2020
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Statista. (May 28, 2021). Cybersecurity priorities during COVID-19 worldwide in 2020 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 07, 2023, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1228267/covid-cybersecurity-priorities/
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Cybersecurity priorities during COVID-19 worldwide in 2020 [Graph], Statista, May 28, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1228267/covid-cybersecurity-priorities/