Question(s): In response to your peers, comment on how a human-related error cou

Question(s):
In response to your peers, comment on how a human-related error cou

Question(s):
In response to your peers, comment on how a human-related error could cause a security implication within their stated emerging technologies.
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PEER POST # 1
My name is Brandon Wilson. I am pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity. I started my IT journey with Homeland Security as a Helpdesk Technician in 2018 and have since started working at Walmart Home Office in the EDI dept. In my current role, we are fully remote, with being remote there are a lot of positives and negatives. One positive I find is that surprisingly I am more productive. One negative is that it can be lonely sometimes with just me and my dog in the house. Since the pandemic, the work-from-home culture has been steadily on the rise. This has only increased the need to be extra security aware as it is easy to become lazy with simple things like locking your device when going on break or connecting to a VPN just to check a quick email. One piece of technology that is imperative now more than ever is cloud technology. Cloud allows businesses the ability to access files remotely without having to be in the office or sending files back and forth between users. This allows companies to be more productive as more data is centralized and stored on central servers that all employees can access, also this is a huge cost savings for the business. _________________________________________________
PEER POST # 2
The emerging technology I chose is the growth of the remote workforce. By 2025, an estimated 32 million Americans will work remotely. The cost benefits extend to both employees and employers alike. The employees save on commuting costs and employers save the cost of maintaining brick and mortar sites. Theres also an increase in productivity, reduction in absenteeism, a better work-life balance for employees, less workman’s compensation claims, and more accessible talent pools as employers are not confined to just one City or State. Of course, with a remote workforce working out of their homes, information security is much more of a challenge. The basic security measures include; a VPN, multifactor authentication, prohibiting WiFi connections, VOIP calling, password management, and consistent communication with employees via Microsoft Teams or Adobe. With this layered approach being extremely effective, there is a higher chance that the potential risks would be more likely to come from an insider. Employees have access to sensitive client and proprietary data without any real surveillance. There are a lot of variables with home workspaces that cannot always be controlled. While employees are screened and subjected to risk assessments by third parties such as HireRight and Sterling, the other individuals in the home are not. Companies can mitigate these concerns by fostering an aware and information security-centric work culture. By engaging with employees and stressing the importance of not writing down passwords, locking screens, locking your workspace, etc.