Return to office presents challenges for IT teams managing transition

"As we start migrating users who were used to working in home locations back to central pools, it is going to change things. Having people in office needs to be a seamless, zero-trust security experience. Investing in office security infrastructure is a key part of that effort, particularly because controls developed for out-of-office may be stronger than in-office, where staff aren't isolated from one another."

"That's my biggest fear—companies that haven't upgraded the infrastructure within the office and the individual endpoints for the users, and have systems that aren't as managed as well as they could or should be. Modernization is essential for maintaining a digital experience that aligns with office goals in a way that doesn't contradict remote work security, but comes with potential costs in IT investment, lost productivity, and support tickets."

Organizations implementing return-to-office mandates face substantial financial and security challenges. Office environments require upgraded security infrastructure and endpoint management to match or exceed protections developed for remote workers. Key concerns include managing security during workforce migration from home locations to centralized offices, where staff proximity increases system crossover risks. Companies must invest in zero-trust security experiences, modernized IT systems, and better infrastructure to avoid productivity losses and increased support costs. Security leaders emphasize that seamless, managed systems are essential for successful office transitions without compromising the security standards established during remote work periods.

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