Unsafe security practices were analyzed in a recent report by software company Ivanti. 

One in two office workers admit to using personal devices to log into work networks, with 32% of them revealing their employers are unaware of this practice. Yet, 13% of security professionals say user experience (UX) for end users is a mission-critical priority when adopting cybersecurity tech interventions. By focusing on UX in security measures, organizations can minimize the likelihood of employees bypassing established protocols and resorting to unsafe workarounds. 

When employees have unfettered access to Gen AI tools and other advanced technologies, it can introduce challenges with data privacy, compliance, cyber risks and copyrighted materials. Research shows that 81% of office workers report they have not been trained on Gen AI and 15% are using unsanctioned tools. 

Whether half of employees work remotely or just a small fraction do, there is still a profound need to ensure that the company supports all the ways employees work. Sixty-two percent use a VPN or a zero-trust access solution to restrict network access and protect sensitive information, and 57% use multi-factor authentication.