UAE: 54% use public networks at work; experts warn of cyber threats – News

Research also shows that a significant number of people in the UAE regularly use personal devices for work

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According to a survey published by Cisco, more than half (54%) of Emiratis use public networks such as restaurants and airports for work tasks.

The findings show that 55 percent of respondents believe their personal data is at greater risk now than it was 12 months ago, while 63 percent of users primarily use their personal phones for work tasks.

“Technology at our fingertips means the future of work is already here – and it knows no borders. Today, employees can work from anywhere: from home to the office, and using public networks such as restaurants and airports. With hybrid working To be integral to businesses in the UAE and globally, organizations need to be mindful of the risk of cyber threats. To mitigate emerging risks, we recommend that businesses allow access to data based on zero trust principles – tailored to individual needs and circumstances,” said Cisco EMEA Service Provider and said Fady Younes, director of cybersecurity at the MEA.

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The research was carried out to understand people’s attitudes towards home cybersecurity and found that a significant number of people in the UAE regularly use their personal devices for work. The most common tasks include sending emails (66%) and making business calls (57%).

The majority of UAE consumers surveyed share one or more connected devices at home. Respondents appear to be concerned about the threat of attack amid a surge in the threat of cyberattacks at all levels around the world, with 73% saying they are concerned about their personal devices being hacked. With the number of connected devices shared in the household increasing, 68% of people have updated their passwords in the past 6 months.