A new study by Markel Direct, a specialist insurer of small businesses, has revealed that nearly one in four SMEs are concerned about how they secure remote working environments for employees working away from the office.
The survey, which asked 500 SME owners to share the challenges they are facing when it comes to cybersecurity, identified that securing remote working environments was a key concern for 23% of SMEs. It ranked in second place in the list of cybersecurity concerns for the future for SMEs, with the increased sophistication of cyberthreats firmly in the top spot with an overwhelming 62% of respondents reporting it as a concern.
When asked how those with remote workers ensure the security of company data when accessed by employees working from home, the majority (52%) said they use virtual private network (VPN) access, 48% train their employees on secure remote work practices and 46% have remote access policies and controls in place.