Welcome to Ask an Adviser, EBN’s weekly column in which benefit brokers and advisers answer (anonymous) queries sent in by our readers. Looking for some expert advice? Please submit questions to askanadviser@arizent.com. This week, we asked Tom Kelly, president and CEO of IDX, to weigh in on the following: How can we protect employee data in the era of remote work?
The remote workforce has brought significant benefits, from increased flexibility to greater work satisfaction and improved productivity. But all of these benefits come with significant risks to both employers and employees. Today’s remote workforce isn’t just more digitally connected; it’s also more exposed to the threats of cyber crime, phishing scams, hacks and data breaches.
