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08/06/2026 4:00 pm
TL;DR: Hybrid and remote work expand entry points, complicate access control, and increase dependence on VPNs, MFA, password managers, and zero-trust principles, according to Axiad’s guidance. The core issue is that distributed work changes the identity trust boundary, so security programmes must treat authentication, device posture, and privilege as linked controls, not separate projects.
Editorial analysis by NHI Mgmt Group, based on content published by Axiad: “10 Tips for Hybrid and Remote Work Security”.
By the numbers:
- 53% of professionals believe they can improve their remote work security through the right software platforms.
Key questions
Q: What should teams do when hybrid work breaks perimeter-based security assumptions?
A: They should re-anchor controls around identity, device trust, and session context, then remove route-specific exceptions where possible.
Q: Why do remote employees create more identity risk than office-based users?
A: Remote employees often authenticate from less controlled devices and networks, then depend on cloud and SaaS access that may be broader than their day-to-day task set.
Q: What are the biggest mistakes organisations make with hybrid work security?
A: The most common mistake is treating authentication, device security, and authorisation as separate projects.
Practitioner guidance
- Automate device update enforcement Use endpoint management to patch and isolate devices that are out of date before they can reach company resources.
- Require VPN use for remote access Make encrypted VPN access mandatory whenever employees connect from home, travel, or unsecured Wi-Fi.
- Reduce password sprawl with SSO and password managers Consolidate third-party credentials and internal application access so users rely on fewer passwords and admins manage fewer separate login paths.
Bottom line: Hybrid and remote work widen the identity trust boundary, so security has to shift from perimeter assumptions to identity-aware controls.
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This topic was modified 4 days ago by NHI Mgmt Group
08/06/2026 5:23 pm
Hybrid work is an identity governance problem before it is a network problem. The article is strongest when it treats remote work as a shift in the trust boundary, not just a productivity trend. Once users operate from unmanaged locations and devices, location-based confidence stops working and identity context takes over. The programme implication is that access governance must move closer to the identity layer.
A question worth separating out:
Q: How do teams balance security and productivity in remote work programmes?
A: Teams balance both by reducing user friction while raising assurance. SSO, passwordless authentication, and managed password tools cut daily friction, while least privilege and endpoint enforcement reduce exposure. When users face fewer login hurdles and clearer policy, they are more likely to follow security controls without creating bypasses.
👉 Read our full editorial: Hybrid and remote work security needs identity controls, not trust
This post was modified 4 days ago by NHI Mgmt Group