Zero trust helps protect shift to remote work

A new report from Akamai looks at the technology shifts and usage patterns of 2020 noting a 30 percent jump in internet traffic thanks to COVID-19 lockdowns. It also highlights criminals taking advantage worldwide, targeting all business sectors and industries, including information technology and security. However, Akamai's layered defenses were able to adapt to a remote work environment. Zero trust enabled the company's remote workers to do their jobs from anywhere while remaining protected. "Defending enterprise systems is a challenge at the best of times," said Robert Blumofe, chief technology officer at Akamai. "Doing so in the middle of a… [Continue Reading]