Distance Learning And Work During The Corona Virus Pandemic

Coronavirus pandemic presented cybercriminals with new opportunities as most of the institutions switched to teleworking. The rapid transition online leaves information systems and networks in current configurations without cybersecurity. This leads to organizational and technological changes in cybersecurity policy. The problems that arise under these conditions need to be addressed, taking into account both regulatory requirements and existing cybersecurity frameworks. Staff and learners have access to the information systems remotely. To do this, they use devices and data outside the institution. This imposes new cybersecurity requirements and measures. The goal of the study is to systematize the changes in cyber protection needed for migrating to distance working in a situation of a pandemic. The methodology is based on concepts and standards for change management. The results are a metalevel matrix sintezised the problematic clusters concerning changes for IT services in the situation of pandemic, general conclusions and a recommendations about the introduction of changes in cybersecurity policies. The presented recommendations are based on updating the risk assessment and the priorities of critical assets. Extraordinary problems caused by dark data and shadow IT are also presented. It can serve to reduce the impact on the attack surface of information systems and applications for remote working.