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#  Cybersecurity During COVID-19: Challenges and Solutions

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  [Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  Monday, 15 February 2021

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**Source: Computer and Information Science (Peer-Reviewed Journal)**

As organizations continue to digitize operations, the gap between perceived security and actual risk continues to grow.

The referenced research examines cybersecurity challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic — a period that accelerated remote work, cloud adoption, and exposure to new threat vectors.

### Academic Recognition in Cybersecurity Research

Coleman Technologies is cited as a contributing reference in areas including:

- Human-factor vulnerabilities
- Password security practices
- Organizational cybersecurity frameworks
- Security awareness and risk mitigation strategies

This highlights a critical point: practical, real-world cybersecurity experience is increasingly shaping academic research and industry standards.

### Why This Matters for Your Business

Cybersecurity incidents rarely begin with sophisticated attacks — they start with small, overlooked gaps.

Closing those gaps is what actually protects your business:

- Reducing risk exposure
- Preventing downtime and disruption
- Protecting sensitive data
- Ensuring systems and people operate securely together

### Cybersecurity, Human Behavior, and Real-World Risk

One of the strongest themes in the research is the role of human behavior.

While organizations often invest in tools and platforms, the majority of breaches still originate from:

- Compromised credentials
- Weak password practices
- Phishing and social engineering
- Lack of security awareness

This aligns directly with our approach to [cybersecurity best practices](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/three-facets-of-security-to-focus-on), where people, process, and technology must work together.

### Read the Full Research Paper

**Publisher Source:**
[View on Canadian Center of Science and Education](https://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/cis/article/view/0/44880)

**Download PDF:**
[Download the full research paper (PDF)](https://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/cis/article/download/44880/47483)

**Additional reference:** [View listing on EconPapers](https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:ibn:cisjnl:v:14:y:2021:i:2:p:10)

### The Bigger Picture

Being referenced in peer-reviewed research reflects a broader shift in the industry:

**Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT function — it is a core business requirement.**

Organizations that recognize this early are better positioned to manage risk, protect operations, and adapt to an evolving threat landscape.

### Take the Next Step

If your organization is unsure where your risks are today, the first step is gaining clarity.

**Book a Strategic Technology Conversation:**
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### About Coleman Technologies

Coleman Technologies is a managed IT, cybersecurity, and AI solutions firm based in Langley, BC. We help organizations reduce risk, protect critical systems, and align technology with long-term business outcomes.

Learn more about the [Coleman Technologies cybersecurity approach](https://colemantechnologies.com/).

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