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Taking steps to mitigate the chances of a potential cyberattack or data theft is an urgent demand .
Wolmer Andrade Godoi , CTO , Blockbit

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How to boost digital security in the hybrid work era

Wolmer Andrade Godoi , CTO , Blockbit , a global cybersecurity solutions company , explains the importance of thinking about digital security in a new era of hybrid work . According to him , it is important for companies to be alert to make this process of recovery happen in a safe way .

‘ that was will be , again , the way it once was .’ More than a song that marked an era of Brazilian culture , this has been the reality faced daily by companies since the beginning of the pandemic .

First , we moved teams to remote work in the blink of an eye . Now , with vaccination advancing , it is time to start preparing actions for the opposite direction – the physical return to the offices .
But those who think that this will only require health protocols and organization are mistaken . In addition to physical care , it will also be essential to think about digital security in the new hybrid environment that we will have .
More than ever , with half face-to-face work and the other half via the home office , concerns are likely to increase when it comes to digital security . It is important that companies now put themselves on alert to make this process of resumption and transition happen in a safe way and also from a cybersecurity point of view .
Taking steps to mitigate the chances of a potential cyberattack or data theft is an urgent demand and will increase exponentially as the home environment fully blends with the business .
Firstly , the teams themselves will not all return to the offices . According to a Gartner survey , 85 % of companies plan to adopt hybrid models , with
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