Ivan

Fatima, you're exaggerating the issue. The real problem is not remote work itself but poor user behavior. You can implement all the security protocols you want, but if employees keep using weak passwords and ignoring basic security measures, breaches will happen. It's not just about the network—it's about educating the users.
              

Tomohiro

I disagree, Ivan. While user behavior is important, network vulnerabilities are a massive issue. Most home networks are nowhere near as secure as corporate environments. Without robust VPNs, endpoint protection, and proper monitoring, even the best user education won’t prevent sophisticated attacks. Companies need to invest in better infrastructure for remote work, not just blame employees.
              

Carlos

I’m with Tomohiro on this. The rise in data breaches has everything to do with companies not being prepared for a long-term remote workforce. Many didn’t even update their security policies until after they started seeing problems. It’s reckless. We need more than just user education—we need a complete overhaul of how remote work is approached from a security perspective.
              

Ivan

So you're saying it’s all on the companies, Carlos? Come on. You’re acting like the pandemic gave everyone a year to plan for this. The switch to remote work was rapid and unexpected. Companies did what they could in the short term. Yes, home networks are less secure, but no amount of infrastructure can fully compensate for human error. Until employees take responsibility, breaches will continue, no matter how much money you throw at security.
              

Jin Ho

Ivan, I get your point about human error, but dismissing the lack of security infrastructure is a mistake. Companies had plenty of time to adapt as remote work became the new norm. Many just chose not to invest in it. I’ve worked with organizations that implemented multi-factor authentication, encryption, and endpoint monitoring early on, and they’ve seen far fewer breaches. It’s a balance—users need education, but infrastructure is equally important.
              

Fatima

Exactly, Jin. I’m not saying user behavior isn’t part of the problem, Ivan, but let’s be real here—most employees aren’t security experts. Companies are responsible for providing the tools and systems that keep data safe, even when employees make mistakes. You can’t just hand everyone a laptop and hope for the best. Proper infrastructure—encryption, secure VPNs, and real-time monitoring—is crucial. Otherwise, you’re leaving the door wide open for attackers.
              

Tomohiro

Fatima is right. I’ve seen companies that didn’t even have proper VPNs in place for their remote workforce. And guess what? They were hit with ransomware attacks within months. Blaming users isn’t the solution. Companies need to build secure remote networks from the ground up. If you don’t secure the infrastructure, you’re basically asking for a breach.
              

Carlos

And the problem is that many companies are still treating remote work as a temporary solution, even now. They’re cutting corners on security, thinking they'll go back to normal soon. But remote work is here to stay, and unless they adapt now, they’ll pay the price later. It’s not just about adding a VPN or teaching employees to use better passwords—it’s about a holistic approach to securing the entire remote environment.
              

Ivan

Holistic approach? That sounds great on paper, but in reality, not every company has the budget to implement all these security features. Especially smaller businesses—they can’t afford enterprise-grade security solutions like the ones you’re talking about. So yes, you have to rely on employee behavior to a certain extent. I’m not saying infrastructure doesn’t matter, but pretending every company can implement a top-tier security setup is unrealistic.