One of the biggest challenges the cyber-security field faces today—aside from outright hacking—is the fact that employees’ data is increasingly portable. Data portability can be a major boon for employers. For instance, it may allow an employer to offer its employees the ability to work remotely (something that can improve employees’ work/life balance, or could be a reasonable accommodation for an employee’s disability). However, data portability can also present major risks for an employer, particularly if an employee stands to profit from misuse of that information. READ MORE
Remote Controlled: Keeping Trade Secrets Safe While Employees Work Remotely
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