GITNUXREPORT 2025

Remote And Hybrid Work In The Cyber Security Industry Statistics

Majority prefer remote work; security risks and challenges increase significantly.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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74% of cybersecurity professionals prefer remote or hybrid work arrangements

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65% of cybersecurity teams reported increased productivity with hybrid work models

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70% of security breaches are linked to human error, which is exacerbated by the lack of in-office oversight

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68% of cybersecurity professionals believe remote work increases the risk of insider threats

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35% of cybersecurity professionals experienced remote work-related burnout in 2023

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74% of cybersecurity professionals believe remote work requires improved security training

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46% of remote cybersecurity staff access sensitive data outside normal working hours, increasing data exfiltration risks

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49% of cybersecurity education and training programs are now delivered remotely

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50% of cybersecurity professionals report difficulties in monitoring remote employee activity without infringing privacy

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59% of cybersecurity incidents in remote work settings are traced back to weak passwords

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50% of cybersecurity professionals see an increase in social engineering attacks targeting remote workers

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62% of security professionals believe that ongoing training is critical to mitigating remote work risks

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49% of remote workers have experienced cybersecurity training gaps, increasing vulnerability to social engineering

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42% of cybersecurity incidents result from remote work device theft or loss

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62% of security breaches in remote work contexts involve phishing attacks

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82% of cybersecurity companies implemented remote work policies during the COVID-19 pandemic

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66% of companies increased investments in endpoint security to support remote work

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61% of organizations adopted biometric authentication for remote access in 2023

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70% of organizations increased their cybersecurity budgets due to remote work risks in 2023

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64% of cybersecurity firms report increased use of cloud security solutions for remote work

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55% of cybersecurity organizations increased their use of remote vulnerability scanning tools

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65% of organizations have adopted Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions to monitor remote environments

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70% of organizations report increased spending on remote access security tools in 2023

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63% of cybersecurity organizations plan to increase their remote security safeguards in 2024

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55% of cybersecurity firms report challenges in securing remote endpoints

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60% of CISOs say remote work has led to increased security vulnerabilities

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78% of organizations experienced increased cybersecurity workload after adopting remote work

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58% of cybersecurity attacks targeted remote workers' devices in 2023

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52% of cybersecurity professionals believe remote work will lead to more sophisticated cyberattacks

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45% of security incidents in remote work environments are due to misconfigured cloud services

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50% of cybersecurity teams report difficulties in managing remote access controls

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55% of remote workers utilize personal devices for work, elevating security risks

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69% of security teams report challenges in maintaining security compliance with remote work policies

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48% of organizations have faced data breaches due to remote work vulnerabilities

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58% of companies experienced security challenges related to remote third-party vendors

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72% of cybersecurity leaders cite remote work as a primary factor in recent security strategy changes

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40% of security professionals believe remote work hampers incident response times

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63% of cyber insurance claims in 2023 involved remote work vulnerabilities

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43% of security incidents went unnoticed in remote work setups for over a week, indicating detection delays

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33% of organizations have experienced remote work-related cybersecurity compliance violations

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76% of cybersecurity teams believe automation helps manage remote security challenges effectively

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58% of organizations have increased their cyber incident response plans specifically for remote work scenarios

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45% of cybersecurity professionals report that remote work causes delays in patch management, increasing vulnerability windows

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72% of organizations have integrated remote work security policies into their overall cybersecurity strategy

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41% of security breaches involving remote work stem from unsecured Wi-Fi networks

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67% of cybersecurity compliance violations in remote setups are due to misconfigured security settings

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73% of cybersecurity leaders cite remote work as a factor increasing the complexity of cybersecurity compliance

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46% of cybersecurity professionals believe remote work makes threat hunting more challenging

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53% of organizations have experienced remote work-related security policy violations

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55% of cybersecurity managers report difficulties in securing remote servers and cloud environments

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48% of cybersecurity teams use encrypted communication tools for remote collaboration

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77% of cybersecurity professionals use VPNs to secure remote connections

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49% of remote cybersecurity staff utilize AI-powered tools for threat detection

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66% of remote cybersecurity teams rely on multi-factor authentication to secure remote access

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54% of organizations use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to secure remote devices

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Key Highlights

74% of cybersecurity professionals prefer remote or hybrid work arrangements
65% of cybersecurity teams reported increased productivity with hybrid work models
82% of cybersecurity companies implemented remote work policies during the COVID-19 pandemic
70% of security breaches are linked to human error, which is exacerbated by the lack of in-office oversight
68% of cybersecurity professionals believe remote work increases the risk of insider threats
55% of cybersecurity firms report challenges in securing remote endpoints
60% of CISOs say remote work has led to increased security vulnerabilities
78% of organizations experienced increased cybersecurity workload after adopting remote work
58% of cybersecurity attacks targeted remote workers' devices in 2023
52% of cybersecurity professionals believe remote work will lead to more sophisticated cyberattacks
48% of cybersecurity teams use encrypted communication tools for remote collaboration
45% of security incidents in remote work environments are due to misconfigured cloud services
35% of cybersecurity professionals experienced remote work-related burnout in 2023

As the cybersecurity industry grapples with the shifting landscape of remote and hybrid work—where 74% of professionals favor such arrangements—organizations are facing a complex balancing act between boosting productivity and managing increasing security vulnerabilities highlighted by a rise in insider threats, targeted attacks, and operational challenges.

Human Factors and Insider Risks

74% of cybersecurity professionals prefer remote or hybrid work arrangements
65% of cybersecurity teams reported increased productivity with hybrid work models
70% of security breaches are linked to human error, which is exacerbated by the lack of in-office oversight
68% of cybersecurity professionals believe remote work increases the risk of insider threats
35% of cybersecurity professionals experienced remote work-related burnout in 2023
74% of cybersecurity professionals believe remote work requires improved security training
46% of remote cybersecurity staff access sensitive data outside normal working hours, increasing data exfiltration risks
49% of cybersecurity education and training programs are now delivered remotely
50% of cybersecurity professionals report difficulties in monitoring remote employee activity without infringing privacy
59% of cybersecurity incidents in remote work settings are traced back to weak passwords
50% of cybersecurity professionals see an increase in social engineering attacks targeting remote workers
62% of security professionals believe that ongoing training is critical to mitigating remote work risks
49% of remote workers have experienced cybersecurity training gaps, increasing vulnerability to social engineering

Human Factors and Insider Risks Interpretation

While remote and hybrid work models boost cybersecurity professionals’ productivity and satisfaction, their proliferation simultaneously amplifies risks of human error, insider threats, and social engineering attacks—highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive security training and vigilant oversight in the digital workspace.

Incident Types and Impact

42% of cybersecurity incidents result from remote work device theft or loss
62% of security breaches in remote work contexts involve phishing attacks

Incident Types and Impact Interpretation

With nearly half of cybersecurity incidents tied to remote work device mishaps and over 60% stemming from phishing, it's clear that as organizations embrace remote and hybrid models, they must prioritize not just technology but also the human element in their security strategies.

Investment and Adoption Trends

82% of cybersecurity companies implemented remote work policies during the COVID-19 pandemic
66% of companies increased investments in endpoint security to support remote work
61% of organizations adopted biometric authentication for remote access in 2023
70% of organizations increased their cybersecurity budgets due to remote work risks in 2023
64% of cybersecurity firms report increased use of cloud security solutions for remote work
55% of cybersecurity organizations increased their use of remote vulnerability scanning tools
65% of organizations have adopted Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions to monitor remote environments
70% of organizations report increased spending on remote access security tools in 2023
63% of cybersecurity organizations plan to increase their remote security safeguards in 2024

Investment and Adoption Trends Interpretation

As remote and hybrid work become the new cybersecurity frontier, the industry's proactive measure of investing heavily in endpoint security, biometric authentication, and SIEM solutions underscores that guarding digital borders now requires a tech-savvy fortress, not just a tidy desk.

Remote Work & Cybersecurity Challenges

55% of cybersecurity firms report challenges in securing remote endpoints
60% of CISOs say remote work has led to increased security vulnerabilities
78% of organizations experienced increased cybersecurity workload after adopting remote work
58% of cybersecurity attacks targeted remote workers' devices in 2023
52% of cybersecurity professionals believe remote work will lead to more sophisticated cyberattacks
45% of security incidents in remote work environments are due to misconfigured cloud services
50% of cybersecurity teams report difficulties in managing remote access controls
55% of remote workers utilize personal devices for work, elevating security risks
69% of security teams report challenges in maintaining security compliance with remote work policies
48% of organizations have faced data breaches due to remote work vulnerabilities
58% of companies experienced security challenges related to remote third-party vendors
72% of cybersecurity leaders cite remote work as a primary factor in recent security strategy changes
40% of security professionals believe remote work hampers incident response times
63% of cyber insurance claims in 2023 involved remote work vulnerabilities
43% of security incidents went unnoticed in remote work setups for over a week, indicating detection delays
33% of organizations have experienced remote work-related cybersecurity compliance violations
76% of cybersecurity teams believe automation helps manage remote security challenges effectively
58% of organizations have increased their cyber incident response plans specifically for remote work scenarios
45% of cybersecurity professionals report that remote work causes delays in patch management, increasing vulnerability windows
72% of organizations have integrated remote work security policies into their overall cybersecurity strategy
41% of security breaches involving remote work stem from unsecured Wi-Fi networks
67% of cybersecurity compliance violations in remote setups are due to misconfigured security settings
73% of cybersecurity leaders cite remote work as a factor increasing the complexity of cybersecurity compliance
46% of cybersecurity professionals believe remote work makes threat hunting more challenging
53% of organizations have experienced remote work-related security policy violations
55% of cybersecurity managers report difficulties in securing remote servers and cloud environments

Remote Work & Cybersecurity Challenges Interpretation

Despite remote work revolutionizing flexibility in cybersecurity, over half of firms grapple with mounting vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and compliance hurdles—making it clear that the digital perimeter has shifted, but cybersecurity's complexity has only intensified.

Security Technologies and Practices

48% of cybersecurity teams use encrypted communication tools for remote collaboration
77% of cybersecurity professionals use VPNs to secure remote connections
49% of remote cybersecurity staff utilize AI-powered tools for threat detection
66% of remote cybersecurity teams rely on multi-factor authentication to secure remote access
54% of organizations use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to secure remote devices

Security Technologies and Practices Interpretation

With nearly half of cybersecurity teams encrypting communications and over three-quarters employing VPNs and multi-factor authentication, it's clear that in the remote work era, cybersecurity professionals are steering the digital fortress with a high-tech blend of AI, encryption, and multi-layered defenses to stay one step ahead of cyber threats.