Cyber Security in New Environments

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What is a potential risk associated with remote communication technology?

Gatecrashing a conference by an unwanted person (correct)
Enhanced data security
Improved employee morale
Increased productivity

Why might employees returning to work after remotely working pose a risk to the organization?

They may be unhappy with the office environment
They may be tired from working remotely
They may be unproductive in the office
They may bring infected devices into the corporate network (correct)

What is a potential privacy risk for employees when using work devices for personal activities?

Their personal devices may be infected
Their work performance may be affected
Their personal information may be collected by the organization (correct)
Their colleagues may know their personal activities

What can employees do to protect their privacy when working remotely?

Ask their employer about the company's privacy policy (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential technology-related risk for organizations with remote workers?

Lack of proficiency in remote working technology (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial step for organizations to address their risks related to remote working?

Knowing what their risks are and their nature (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the benefits of remote working?

More time with family (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge of remote working for workers?

Difficulty in unplugging after work (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge of remote working for managers?

Reduced team cohesiveness (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a security risk associated with remote working?

Sending an email to the wrong person with confidential information (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of increased stress and anxiety in remote workers?

Poorer security (C) Signup and view all the answers

One of the benefits of remote working is having a ______ schedule

flexible Signup and view all the answers

A challenge of remote working for workers is ______ after work

difficulty in unplugging Signup and view all the answers

A challenge of remote working for managers is reduced ______ productivity

employee Signup and view all the answers

Increased stress and anxiety in remote workers can lead to ______

poorer security Signup and view all the answers

A security risk associated with remote working is ______ attacks

phishing Signup and view all the answers

Employees with ______ monitoring may steal confidential information

minimal Signup and view all the answers

Trusted/untrusted people nearby may exploit and access cooperate ______/services

data Signup and view all the answers

Employees may bring ______ devices into corporate network

infected Signup and view all the answers

Monitoring ______ on screens and websites visited invades privacy for the worker

keystrokes Signup and view all the answers

Employees can ask whether they are being ______ at work, what information is collected

monitored Signup and view all the answers

Organisations can only address their ______ if they know what they are and their nature

risks Signup and view all the answers

Match the following benefits of remote working with their descriptions:

Flexible schedule = Working from any location Working from any location = Having a flexible schedule More time with family = No commute No commute = More time with family Signup and view all the answers

Match the following challenges of remote working for workers with their descriptions:

Loneliness = Difficulty in unplugging after work Difficulty in unplugging after work = Difficulty staying motivated Difficulty staying motivated = Loneliness Distractions at home = Need a stable Wi-Fi Signup and view all the answers

Match the following challenges of remote working for managers with their descriptions:

Reduced employee focus = Maintaining company culture Maintaining company culture = Reduced team cohesiveness Reduced team cohesiveness = Employees overworking Employees overworking = Reduced employee focus Signup and view all the answers

Match the following security risks associated with remote working with their descriptions:

Phishing attacks = Sending an email to the wrong person with strict information Lack of concentration = Increased level of stress/anxiety/ burnout leads to poorer security Social engineering = Anxious or stressed employees Employee related = Lack of attention, willingness to trust, or willingness to be kind Signup and view all the answers

Match the following consequences of remote working with their descriptions:

Increased stress and anxiety = Leads to poorer security Burnout = Difficulty in unplugging after work Poorer security = Increased stress and anxiety Difficulty staying motivated = Employees overworking Signup and view all the answers

Match the following risks with the relevant category:

Employees stealing confidential information = Minimal monitoring Trusted/untrusted people exploiting cooperate data/services = People nearby Employees bringing infected devices into corporate network = Returning to work after remotely working Monitoring keystrokes and website visits = Privacy invasion Signup and view all the answers

Match the following remote working challenges with the relevant party:

Lack of proficiency in remote working technology = Employees Difficulty in monitoring employee activities = Employers Burden of learning new technology = Employees Risk of data breaches = Organisations Signup and view all the answers

Match the following remote working risks with the relevant consequence:

Unauthorised access to cooperate data/services = Data breaches Employees using devices for personal activities = Privacy risks Returning to work with infected devices = Network compromise Gatecrashing conferences = Security risks Signup and view all the answers

Match the following remote working solutions with the relevant party:

Being aware of employer monitoring = Employees Addressing organisational risks = Employers Asking about data collection practices = Employees Knowing the nature of risks = Organisations Signup and view all the answers

Match the following remote working risks with the relevant device:

Watching films on illegal websites = Work devices used for personal activities Returning to work with infected devices = Personal devices Using webcams that expose home offices = Work devices with webcams Posting photos of home offices online = Personal devices with cameras Signup and view all the answers

Match the following remote working challenges with the relevant impact:

Increased stress and anxiety = Mental health Lack of proficiency in technology = Productivity Burden of learning new technology = Time management Monitoring employee activities = Privacy Signup and view all the answers