Pre-COVID: the name of the game was digital transformation, agility, or optimization. Whilst all of those initiatives are still relevant and ongoing, the pandemic has forced many of us to focus on resilience through whatever forms of disruption we may encounter in the future. COVID-19 measures have changed the way we work and, regardless of whether these changes are temporary or a paradigm shift, we are presented with new challenges. Encouragingly, some of these new challenges have been addressed with innovative solutions to not only resolve the issues today but to also strengthen the overall infrastructure and response for tomorrow.
During this time, cybersecurity concerns have grown as a result of many factors, not least of which is a direct result from individuals being sentenced to work from home. From an industry perspective, companies are also more vulnerable to cybercrimes as they try to operate as much as possible remotely or face temporary or even permanent closures. Taking the valuable lessons learned during an exceptional time, what are the key steps to build a stronger, resilient system? Taking a step back, what are some key vulnerabilities companies should address?
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