Robert Rutherford: Dealing with the cybersecurity threats in the 'new' normal

Cybersecurity

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Robert Rutherford looks at advising in the post-covid 'new normal' from the perspective of cybersecurity, warning cyber-attacks and data breaches can hamper daily operations as well as causing long-term reputational damage

The last year has seen many firms forced to shift to remote working very quickly, but since then, working from home and flexible working arrangements have increasingly made their way into the ‘new' normal. For many, daily commutes and office interactions have now been completely replaced by Zoom calls and virtual contact. While this shift created challenges for some, the widespread use of cloud-based software and communication technology has generally made this transition a bit smoother for those within the financial sector. The rushed move out of the office has, however, brought new cyb...

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