Published originally on December 15, 2025 on Forbes.
Remote and hybrid work have opened the door to greater flexibility, stronger talent pipelines and better work-life balance. But as teams spread out, so too does the security perimeter that must be protected. Home networks, personal devices and an ever-expanding mix of apps can introduce gaps that many organizations don’t immediately see.
All of these risks are manageable, but only when companies understand how distributed work changes everyday exposure and give employees the tools and habits to close security gaps before they become incidents. Below, members of Forbes Technology Council discuss critical ways remote work can increase cybersecurity risk, along with practical ways to strengthen security across a distributed workforce.
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Lack Of Visibility Into LLM Use
LLM adoption across business teams is creating a critical visibility gap. By 2026, exponentially more companies will use chatbots and agents to support staff. This leaves security teams with almost no observability, especially when using browser-based tools. Security teams must urgently focus on shadow AI discovery, control and response to remain vigilant. - Cody Pierce, Neon Cyber Inc.
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