The Shifting Landscape of Cybersecurity: The Impact of Remote Work and COVID-19 on Data Breach Trends
Ozer M, Kose Y, Bastug M, Kucukkaya G, Varlioglu ER (2025)
Publication Type: Conference contribution
Publication year: 2025
Journal
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Book Volume: 2263 CCIS
Pages Range: 147-156
Conference Proceedings Title: Communications in Computer and Information Science
Event location: Las Vegas, NV
ISBN: 9783031866432
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-86644-9_11
Abstract
This study examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cybersecurity and data breaches, with a specific focus on the shift toward remote work. The study identifies trends and offers insights into cybersecurity incidents by analyzing data breaches two years before and two years after the start of remote work. Data was collected from the Montana Department of Justice Data Breach database and consisted of data breaches that occurred between April 2018 and April 2022. The findings inform best practices for cybersecurity preparedness in remote work environments, aiding organizations to enhance their defenses. Although the study’s data is limited to Montana, it offers valuable insights for cybersecurity professionals worldwide. As remote work continues to evolve, organizations must remain adaptable and vigilant in their cybersecurity strategies.
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APA:
Ozer, M., Kose, Y., Bastug, M., Kucukkaya, G., & Varlioglu, E.R. (2025). The Shifting Landscape of Cybersecurity: The Impact of Remote Work and COVID-19 on Data Breach Trends. In Hamid R. Arabnia, Leonidas Deligiannidis (Eds.), Communications in Computer and Information Science (pp. 147-156). Las Vegas, NV, US: Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH.
MLA:
Ozer, Murat, et al. "The Shifting Landscape of Cybersecurity: The Impact of Remote Work and COVID-19 on Data Breach Trends." Proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on Software Engineering Research and Practice, SERP 2024, and 23rd International Conference on e-Learning, e-Business, Enterprise Information Systems, and e-Government, EEE 2024, held as part of the World Congress in Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Applied Computing, CSCE 2024, Las Vegas, NV Ed. Hamid R. Arabnia, Leonidas Deligiannidis, Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2025. 147-156.
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