GITNUXREPORT 2025

Remote And Hybrid Work In The Cybersecurity Industry Statistics

Remote work boosts cybersecurity productivity, security challenges persist, hybrid models favored.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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54% of cybersecurity workers experience challenges related to remote work security

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72% of companies report a rise in phishing attacks targeting remote workers

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58% of cybersecurity teams reported increased workload due to remote work security measures

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43% of cybersecurity incidents in 2023 were linked to remote work vulnerabilities

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71% of cyberattacks on remote workers involve malware

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52% of cybersecurity organizations experienced a data breach caused by remote work security gaps in 2023

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39% of cyber incident reports involve ineffective remote access controls

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49% of cybersecurity incidents in remote settings are caused by insecure Wi-Fi networks

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65% of cybersecurity companies increased their breach detection capabilities for remote work environments

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35% of organizations reported an increase in insider threats linked to remote work

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60% of cybersecurity professionals believe remote work has made insider threat detection more difficult

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56% of cybersecurity organizations experienced an increase in phishing incidents targeting remote employees in 2023

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67% of cybersecurity professionals report difficulty securing remote endpoints

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37% of organizations experienced delays in incident response due to remote work constraints

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53% of cybersecurity companies report increased difficulty in monitoring remote employee activity

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87% of cybersecurity managers believe that remote work has increased the importance of cybersecurity governance

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45% of cybersecurity organizations increased their investment in VPNs to support remote workforces

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61% of cybersecurity teams plan to increase investment in remote attack detection tools

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81% of organizations see remote work as critical to their cybersecurity talent retention strategy

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76% of cybersecurity professionals reported that remote work has increased their productivity

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54% of cybersecurity professionals use multi-factor authentication more frequently because of remote work

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48% of cybersecurity professionals feel that remote work hampers team collaboration

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55% of cybersecurity teams use secure collaboration tools to mitigate remote work risks

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33% of cybersecurity firms have dedicated remote security teams

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60% of cybersecurity professionals report a lack of proper home office equipment affecting productivity

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70% of organizations plan to expand remote management tools in cybersecurity operations

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62% of cybersecurity professionals experienced difficulty with remote onboarding

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57% of cybersecurity professionals use cloud-based security solutions to support remote work

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83% of remote cybersecurity workers use VPNs regularly

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44% of cybersecurity tools saw increased adoption post-pandemic to support remote work

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69% of cybersecurity organizations report a higher need for threat intelligence sharing in remote work models

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73% of cybersecurity firms invest in remote endpoint security solutions

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75% of cybersecurity professionals advocate for more remote work-specific cybersecurity policies

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49% of cybersecurity companies increased their incident response resources for remote networks

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64% of cybersecurity teams leverage automated security solutions for remote device management

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50% of remote cybersecurity workers use biometric authentication for added security

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38% of cybersecurity innovation in 2023 focused on remote security challenges

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66% of cybersecurity professionals utilize threat hunting tools for remote endpoints

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58% of cybersecurity teams implement regular remote security audits to comply with policies

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68% of cybersecurity teams adopted hybrid work models in 2023

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63% of cybersecurity professionals believe remote work leads to better work-life balance

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29% of cybersecurity professionals prefer hybrid work models over fully remote or fully in-office

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65% of cybersecurity jobs allow for fully remote work

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67% of cybersecurity professionals have experienced burnout due to remote work challenges

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40% of cybersecurity jobs transitioned from onsite to hybrid post-pandemic

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84% of cybersecurity workers believe remote work flexibility improves retention

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78% of cybersecurity hiring managers prioritize remote work experience during recruitment

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79% of cybersecurity firms consider remote work a permanent part of their business model

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61% of remote cybersecurity workers report increased feelings of isolation affecting mental health

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81% of cybersecurity firms provide remote security training to their staff

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77% of cybersecurity organizations increased cybersecurity awareness training for remote workers

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42% of cybersecurity training is now conducted online specifically to accommodate remote workers

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Key Highlights

76% of cybersecurity professionals reported that remote work has increased their productivity
68% of cybersecurity teams adopted hybrid work models in 2023
54% of cybersecurity workers experience challenges related to remote work security
45% of cybersecurity organizations increased their investment in VPNs to support remote workforces
63% of cybersecurity professionals believe remote work leads to better work-life balance
72% of companies report a rise in phishing attacks targeting remote workers
58% of cybersecurity teams reported increased workload due to remote work security measures
43% of cybersecurity incidents in 2023 were linked to remote work vulnerabilities
54% of cybersecurity professionals use multi-factor authentication more frequently because of remote work
29% of cybersecurity professionals prefer hybrid work models over fully remote or fully in-office
81% of cybersecurity firms provide remote security training to their staff
65% of cybersecurity jobs allow for fully remote work
71% of cyberattacks on remote workers involve malware

As remote and hybrid work models continue to reshape the cybersecurity industry, a striking 76% of professionals report increased productivity, yet over half face mounting security challenges and rising cyber threats, highlighting the complex balance between flexibility and security in today’s digital defense landscape.

Cybersecurity Challenges and Incidents

54% of cybersecurity workers experience challenges related to remote work security
72% of companies report a rise in phishing attacks targeting remote workers
58% of cybersecurity teams reported increased workload due to remote work security measures
43% of cybersecurity incidents in 2023 were linked to remote work vulnerabilities
71% of cyberattacks on remote workers involve malware
52% of cybersecurity organizations experienced a data breach caused by remote work security gaps in 2023
39% of cyber incident reports involve ineffective remote access controls
49% of cybersecurity incidents in remote settings are caused by insecure Wi-Fi networks
65% of cybersecurity companies increased their breach detection capabilities for remote work environments
35% of organizations reported an increase in insider threats linked to remote work
60% of cybersecurity professionals believe remote work has made insider threat detection more difficult
56% of cybersecurity organizations experienced an increase in phishing incidents targeting remote employees in 2023
67% of cybersecurity professionals report difficulty securing remote endpoints
37% of organizations experienced delays in incident response due to remote work constraints
53% of cybersecurity companies report increased difficulty in monitoring remote employee activity
87% of cybersecurity managers believe that remote work has increased the importance of cybersecurity governance

Cybersecurity Challenges and Incidents Interpretation

While remote work has undoubtedly expanded the digital frontier, over half of cybersecurity professionals admit it has also turned their job into a high-stakes game of whack-a-mole, where elusive phishing, malware, and insider threats threaten to turn every home into a cyber battlefield, underscoring that in the era of hybrid work, cybersecurity governance is more crucial—and challenging—than ever.

Organizational Investment and Strategy

45% of cybersecurity organizations increased their investment in VPNs to support remote workforces
61% of cybersecurity teams plan to increase investment in remote attack detection tools
81% of organizations see remote work as critical to their cybersecurity talent retention strategy

Organizational Investment and Strategy Interpretation

As remote and hybrid work models gain ground, cybersecurity firms are betting big on VPNs and attack detection tools, recognizing that a flexible work environment isn't just a perk but a pivotal component of their talent retention and defense strategies.

Remote Security and Technology Practices

76% of cybersecurity professionals reported that remote work has increased their productivity
54% of cybersecurity professionals use multi-factor authentication more frequently because of remote work
48% of cybersecurity professionals feel that remote work hampers team collaboration
55% of cybersecurity teams use secure collaboration tools to mitigate remote work risks
33% of cybersecurity firms have dedicated remote security teams
60% of cybersecurity professionals report a lack of proper home office equipment affecting productivity
70% of organizations plan to expand remote management tools in cybersecurity operations
62% of cybersecurity professionals experienced difficulty with remote onboarding
57% of cybersecurity professionals use cloud-based security solutions to support remote work
83% of remote cybersecurity workers use VPNs regularly
44% of cybersecurity tools saw increased adoption post-pandemic to support remote work
69% of cybersecurity organizations report a higher need for threat intelligence sharing in remote work models
73% of cybersecurity firms invest in remote endpoint security solutions
75% of cybersecurity professionals advocate for more remote work-specific cybersecurity policies
49% of cybersecurity companies increased their incident response resources for remote networks
64% of cybersecurity teams leverage automated security solutions for remote device management
50% of remote cybersecurity workers use biometric authentication for added security
38% of cybersecurity innovation in 2023 focused on remote security challenges
66% of cybersecurity professionals utilize threat hunting tools for remote endpoints
58% of cybersecurity teams implement regular remote security audits to comply with policies

Remote Security and Technology Practices Interpretation

While remote work has undoubtedly boosted cybersecurity professionals' productivity and prompted widespread adoption of sophisticated tools and protocols, it also exposes persistent challenges like insufficient home-office setups and collaboration hurdles, prompting industry leaders to double down on secure remote policies and automated defenses to keep pace with the evolving threat landscape.

Remote Work and Hybrid Work Adoption

68% of cybersecurity teams adopted hybrid work models in 2023
63% of cybersecurity professionals believe remote work leads to better work-life balance
29% of cybersecurity professionals prefer hybrid work models over fully remote or fully in-office
65% of cybersecurity jobs allow for fully remote work
67% of cybersecurity professionals have experienced burnout due to remote work challenges
40% of cybersecurity jobs transitioned from onsite to hybrid post-pandemic
84% of cybersecurity workers believe remote work flexibility improves retention
78% of cybersecurity hiring managers prioritize remote work experience during recruitment
79% of cybersecurity firms consider remote work a permanent part of their business model
61% of remote cybersecurity workers report increased feelings of isolation affecting mental health

Remote Work and Hybrid Work Adoption Interpretation

As the cybersecurity industry navigates the digital frontier, nearly two-thirds adopting hybrid work models and unwavering belief in remote flexibility reflect a sector balancing work-life harmony and resilience, even as the shadows of burnout and isolation underscore the ongoing challenge of maintaining mental well-being amidst the virtual shift.

Training, Skills, and Workforce Development

81% of cybersecurity firms provide remote security training to their staff
77% of cybersecurity organizations increased cybersecurity awareness training for remote workers
42% of cybersecurity training is now conducted online specifically to accommodate remote workers

Training, Skills, and Workforce Development Interpretation

Amidst the digital frontier, cybersecurity firms are increasingly fortifying their defenses by embedding remote work into their training arsenals, transforming cybersecurity awareness from a classroom lecture to a virtual shield—proving that in cybersecurity, even a laptop can be a battleground.