What are the biggest hybrid work security risks?

Identity theft from weak home networks, unmanaged devices bypassing checks, and app sprawl across clouds — all exploding attack surfaces 300% since 2023.

How do you secure identities in hybrid work?

Zero-trust with MFA, contextual access (like Okta or Azure AD), and continuous verification — no more 'set it and forget it'.

Will zero-trust kill hybrid work productivity?

Nope — modern tools add near-zero friction, with AI smoothing checks; studies show 20% faster workflows post-adoption.

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Hybrid Work's Vanishing Perimeter: 300% Attack Surge and What to Do

92% of CISOs admit hybrid work blindsided their defenses. Here's the wake-up call: your perimeter's gone, and attackers love it.

theAIcatchup Apr 08, 2026 4 min read

Blurry digital perimeter dissolving into hybrid work chaos with laptops, clouds, and home networks

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Hybrid work spiked identity attacks 300%, vaporizing traditional perimeters. 𝕏
Zero-trust is the fix: verify identities, devices, apps everywhere. 𝕏
AI-driven security turns risks into a platform for secure innovation. 𝕏

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