IS HOLIDAY SHOPPING A COMPANY SECURITY RISK?
Majority of employees plan on "workshopping" despite IT leader apprehensions
43% of workers plan to shop online from work this holiday season
How often do you plan to shop online from work during the holidays?
| A few times a week 28% |
| Once a week 48% |
| Only on Cyber Monday 19% |
| Nearly every day until I finish my list 5% |
TECHNOLOGY LEADERS WERE ASKED ...
What is your company's policy regarding employees shopping online while at work?
| Allow access but monitor for excessive use 69% |
| Block access to online shopping sites 21% |
| Allow unrestricted access 10% |
50% of tech leaders would prefer employees not shop online during business hours or visit nonwork-related sites on a company device.
What is your greatest concern with employees shopping online using company devices?
| Security risks when visiting unsecure sites 61% |
| Loss of productivity 36% |
| No concerns 3% |
Source: Robert Half Technology survey of more than 270 IT hiring decision makers and 500 workers in the United States
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