"COVID-19 Has Changed Cyber Pros' Roles, Increased Incident Totals"

The international nonprofit membership association (ISC)2 recently surveyed 256 cybersecurity professionals responsible for maintaining the security of their companies' digital assets. More than 80% of the respondents said that the coronavirus pandemic has altered their job assignments in some way. Many of the respondents are now being tasked to perform non-security-related IT activities, such as equipping remote workers. This change in duties derives from the institution of work-from-home (WFH) policies by many organizations to slow the spread of COVID-19. Over 20% of the respondents said their organizations have observed a rise in cybersecurity incidents since the enforcement of WFH policies. Challenges cited by infosec professionals include a lack of resources to support remote work, helping end-users understand security policies and policy compliance. This article continues to discuss the change in cybersecurity professionals' roles during the COVID-19 pandemic, the growth of remote work, and challenges faced in supporting the remote workforce. 

SC Media reports "COVID-19 Has Changed Cyber Pros' Roles, Increased Incident Totals"