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In addition, abandoned hardware may contain sensitive data, so it should be encrypted. The encryption algorithm and encryption key should also be protected. Another option is to wipe the OS and data from abandoned hardware, so that if someone steals it, they only get the hardware, stripped of anything stored on the hard drive, in the memory, or on the chips on the motherboard, McGee advises.

Updating Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Protocols
Business continuity (BC) and disaster recovery (DR) have taken on new meaning in 2020. As companies work to reopen their offices, they’re having to change last year’s protocols. “At the start of the pandemic, organizations were adjusting their BC and DR plans to accommodate the shift to remote work,” says John Beattie, principal consultant at business australia whatsapp data provider Sungard Availability Services. “These plans need to be adjusted again to accommodate the return of employees to the office and the associated changes to the IT environment.”

Failure to tighten cybersecurity protocols after returning to the workplace can leave networks vulnerable to cyberattacks and breaches. Additionally, Beattie says failure to update contingency and business recovery plans and not notify employees of changes to them can result in disruptions or an inability to quickly act on contingency plans.

The pandemic has taken a toll on mental health. During the shutdown, about 4 in 10 U.S. adults reported symptoms of anxiety or depression, up from 1 in 10 adults from January to June 2019. “Given the dynamic threat landscape that exists in society today — violence, protests, unrest, social and racial justice issues — how many of these potential issues will manifest in the workplace when employees return?” asks Fred Burton, executive director of the Ontic Center. “Do you have a physical threat detection program for your staff and managers?”