2020 Remote Work Survey: How Security Leaders Are Responding to More Threats, With Less Budget

Shelter-in-Place orders have led many organizations to adopt fully-remote operating models without a clear playbook for doing so both quickly and securely. This has resulted in 74% of security leaders feeling rushed during the onboarding or migration process, with only 34% feeling very confident in their organization's ability to track changes to their internet-facing asset inventory. Despite this, 83% of respondents believe their organization will continue remote operations, which could have long-term consequences. The COVID-19 pandemic has also had a significant impact on the security industry, with 77% of hackers considering full-time hacking due to increased free time and motivation. Many security leaders are concerned about the shift to remote work negatively affecting their organization's security posture, with 66% citing executive team concerns about this issue. However, despite these challenges, many organizations have reported no change or an increase in budget for security initiatives, and 17% of security leaders even reported a budget increase. The survey also found that 80% of security leaders plan to conduct as many or more security tests than planned prior to COVID-19, with 72% citing increased concern about threats as the top reason for doing so. Ultimately, an astounding 85% of respondents believe they would be more likely to engage remote testing options versus in-person alternatives even after shelter-in-place restrictions are lifted. This shift towards remote work is likely to have a lasting impact on the nature of work and security segments, with many experts predicting that remote work will continue indefinitely.

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