The Effect of COVID-19 on Remote Work Policies

The climate for information security has drastically shifted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the past, information security focused on the purview of the office space and the physical infrastructure, with increased specializations in digital architecture such as the Internet of Things, cloud services, and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). Remote work was often discouraged due to ineffective mitigation strategies, especially when personal devices were involved. Remote work has become commonplace, and information security specialists must adapt to the changing environment. Effective information security policy management for a modern age will include effective mobile and remote usage provisions that maintain the same or similar workflow as on-site activities. Virtualization offers enhanced security for remote work while maintaining set routines.