Week 5 Flashcards
(9 cards)
Why did remote working increase during COVID-19?
Lockdowns forced companies to adopt remote work quickly and widely.
What major shift happened in work environments post-COVID?
Remote work became the new normal instead of being optional and planned.
What is the biggest employee-related risk during remote work?
Human error due to stress and distractions (e.g., misdirected emails).
What type of attacks became more common during remote work?
Social engineering (e.g., phishing) exploiting stress and urgency.
Why is using personal devices for work risky?
They lack strong security and may be used unsafely (e.g., personal downloads).
What’s the risk when employees return to the office?
Infected home devices may compromise corporate networks.
What privacy issue has emerged from remote work?
Increased employer surveillance (tracking activity on personal devices).
How can video calls affect privacy?
Backgrounds and home settings may unintentionally reveal personal data.
What should companies do to manage remote security and privacy?
Plan for long-term remote security, not just temporary fixes.
Find out what the biggest threats are — both tech and human.
Teach staff how to spot scams and use tools securely.
