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Fears over security risk to business from remote workers
13 March, 2008IT managers fear that remote and external workers are posing a threat to their security, according to a new report.
IT managers fear that remote and external workers are posing a threat to their security, according to a new report.
The survey from AEP showed that 91 per cent of top IT bosses in the UK and North America think that home workers and contractors who have access to their company's network may pose a threat, reports IT Pro.
Making the network available to a wider range of people was also feared to attract more malicious threats, said the survey.
Reginald Best, chief operating officer of AEP networks, said: "On the one hand, IT managers are rightly under pressure to open the network door to partners, suppliers and customers, to improve efficiency, and enhance business processes.
"On the flip-side, they're sweating over how to prevent unauthorised access, protect company information and deflect malicious attacks."
While the risks were recognised the IT executives also realised the importance of more open networks, with 94 per cent already allowing, or planning to allow, access to remote workers.
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