The financial sector, state and federal government agencies, as well as consumers are being targeted with various types of fraud, identity theft and data security breaches during the pandemic.
Integrated, confidential health screening is one of the top priorities, combined with touchless entry. Intercom access control can also help facilitate social distancing and remote access management. Leading intercom systems suppliers are gearing up for the New Normal.
Cybersecurity agencies in U.K. and U.S. warn of APT groups targeting cyberattacks at entities involved in COVID-19 response efforts to gather intelligence and commit espionage.
With so many businesses eager for a full return to the office, the often misunderstood complexities of cybersecurity are an ideal scapegoat for employers desperate to see the end of remote working.
Fake vaccine certificates have been available for some time, but the market has picked up significant steam as the concept of "vaccine passports" has spread to domestic life and everyday activities.
Australia's OAIC has called for law enforcement to be blocked from accessing Covid contact tracing data to track suspects via their check-in histories, saying that it threatens to undermine public participation in the program.
Users are still not trusting secure authentication methods like biometric recognition despite their fear of increasing cyber threats during COVID-19 pandemic outbreak.
How organizations can maintain a strong security and compliance posture during the ‘new normal’ of remote working?
As the enforcement date for AB685 approaches and employees return to offices, organizations should look into using their existing SIEM and UEBA technologies for strong contact-tracing systems.
As enterprises work to weather the COVID-19 crisis, they are applying the lessons learned to strengthen their cyber resilience, and to embed data security, privacy and compliance into their IT infrastructure.
