Nowhere is this adaptation more essential than in the area of asset management and data security, but the speed of the transition means that IT and operations teams may not have had sufficient time to update their practices. Moreover, HR departments will have to acclimatize to this new normal “on the fly” leaving them increasingly susceptible to malefactors and potential nefarious activity by current and or departing employees.
Sean Tuttle and Daniel Fuller list proactive steps that organizations can take to prevent loss of confidential data and proprietary assets during the COVID-19 crisis, as well as important practices to keep in mind if nefarious employee behavior is suspected.