Businesses must be able to provide secure, seamless, and reliable connectivity for all employees
The recent departure of HSBC from its iconic Canary Wharf headquarters reflects a broader trend among large enterprises rethinking their reliance on central office locations.
This shift acknowledges the advantages of hybrid and remote work, such as increased employee satisfaction and operational cost savings. Yet the real success of the transition from office to remote working hinges on the implementation of effective remote access solutions.
Businesses in the financial sector, as well as other industries, must be able to provide secure, seamless, and reliable connectivity for all employees, wherever they are in the world.
As traditional secure perimeter security platforms are no longer sufficient to guarantee the highest levels of security, especially with distributed and dispersed workforces, what should business leaders be looking for in their remote access solutions?
Visibility – IT leaders must have full visibility across their infrastructures. Businesses must be able to account for every user accessing their corporate networks and devices, as well as gain detailed insights on application usage and online activity risk profiling. This visibility is key to helping business leaders understand the threats their remote workers face.
Zero Trust Approach – Zero-trust strategies are gaining traction. By assuming that every user is a potential threat, zero trust emphasises identity authentication throughout the network. This approach of least privilege should be central to any remote access policy.
Flexibility and Productivity – As organisations plan for the future, consistent and reliable performance will be just as important as security. Businesses should look for remote access solutions that prioritise usability alongside security. Enhancing the employee experience and guaranteeing secure connections even in unstable network environments is a must. Video and audio performance must also be optimised.
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With even big financial institutions now turning their backs on traditional office environments, the demand for security solutions that protect the remote worker will necessarily increase. Businesses must now prepare for this flexible working future, ensuring their operations and users’ working environments remain secure, seamless, and productive.
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Appurity will work with you directly, supporting your remote work objectives. We guarantee the highest mobile support for all employees and environments, including remote workers and BYOD, with our Enhanced Managed Mobile Services (EMMS). We will build a tailored management and reporting offering, ensuring your users are always working securely and productively. We can even take care of the entire management process for your organisation’s mobile estate – keeping your IT teams focused on business-critical tasks and opportunities.