In our last post, we discussed some of the challenges of maintaining regulatory compliance in the age of remote work. We used the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) as an example. As organizations work to ensure compliance with the latest version, PCI DSS 4.0, they must extend those efforts to offsite staff. PCI DSS applies to remote workers who access, store, process or transmit cardholder data.
Although some companies are issuing return-to-office mandates, most acknowledge that remote and hybrid work is here to stay. Fact is, remote work works — studies show that employees are just as productive working remotely. Remote and hybrid work strategies also save organizations money and provide intangible benefits that make employees happier and more engaged.