UAE: 54% of people use public networks while working; experts warn about cyber threats

UAE: 54% of people use public networks while working; experts warn about cyber threats

The research also revealed that a significant number of people in the Emirates frequently use their personal devices for work

Published: Mon 5 Dec 2022, 6:00 PM

More than half – 54 per cent – of people in the UAE use public networks, such as restaurants and airports, for work tasks, according to a survey released by Cisco.

The survey findings revealed that 55 per cent of respondents think their personal data is more at risk now than 12 months ago while 63 per cent of users primarily use their personal phones for work tasks.

“Technology at our fingertips means that the future of work has arrived – and it’s borderless. Today, employees are working from anywhere: from home to the office and using public networks, such as restaurants and airports. With hybrid work becoming an integral element for businesses in the UAE and worldwide, organisations need to pay attention to the risk of cyber threats. To mitigate the arising risks, we advise businesses to allow access to data based on zero–trust principles – aligning with individual needs and contexts,” said Fady Younes, Cybersecurity Director, EMEA Service Providers and MEA, Cisco.

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