Zero Trust Model
A Zero Trust security model is a concept created on the basis that companies should not trust anything inside or outside its bounds, and should identify everything before it grants access to its systems.Â
According to the Annual Cybercrime Report from Cybersecurity Ventures, Cybersecurity Ventures expects global cybercrime costs to grow by 15 percent per year over the next five years, reaching $10.5 trillion USD annually by 2025, up from $3 trillion USD in 2015.Â
In a Zero Trust model, IT departments would authenticate individual users before granting access to the company’s networks. A network could also be set up to automatically check for unusual behaviour, for example, a user logging into an account on a different type of device than usual, or a connection coming from an odd location.Â
As company data will be online and accessible to employees, organizations should consider cloud access security brokers (CASB). This can help companies manage various issues, like strangers listening into videoconferencing calls or employees taking screenshots of sensitive company data.Â
A company will have to make sure that it can protect its secured data, by making sure that everyone who accesses systems is either an employee or a customer.
Smart Access and Physical Security
Having smart access is crucial in a hybrid work model. Switching to hybrid work means that more employees will come to the workspace on an irregular basis, which in turn indicates that more people will need to access the building at different times. Managed building access control systems, or a keyless entry, is one of the easiest, most low-cost ways to increase security in the building.Â
One great thing to do is have a management software that can handle booking as well as smart access. Archie is an excellent tool you can use that has integrations such as Kisi for security door access, which employees can use to access the building.Â
Another great thing about management software is that employers are also able to track who is in the building at all times and how long they will be there. This will help contact tracing, as well as security.
Employee Security Training
The top reason why it is important to train employees is that as they do their remote work, they are much more likely to be exposed to phishing and other social engineering styles of online attacks.Â
In a hybrid work model, businesses need to look at the full picture, like where the employees’ devices are, or how they will communicate and work together when some employees are in the office, as well as the tools that they will be using to do so.Â
Once employees start partly working from home, employers will need to develop a security training program that employees can learn in order to avoid being subjected to online attacks that can breach the company’s privacy and security.Â
Training should address how employees should handle their online work, as well as teaching them techniques to avoid potential security problems. Training employees is important to a company’s security and well-being, alongside its revenue.
Visitor Management
Although visitors may not sound like an important enough task to worry about, the fact of the matter is that in this new hybrid work environment, there will need to be a visitor management system in place. Visitors can include interviewees, maintenance workers, deliverers and other professional workers, and with limited capacity in the workspace, it is important that to make sure they are able to come in safely and conveniently.Â
A visitor management system should have the following:
- Â Visitor credentialsÂ
- Guest access and remote door accessÂ
- Records of visitors
Conclusion
Cyber security is massively important to the well-being of your hybrid workplace. Not only that, but investing in physical security can also elevate your workplace. Make sure you consider the points above and make an informed decision when deciding on the security of your hybrid office.Â
