<p>The rapid evolution of cyber threats necessitates a reevaluation of cybersecurity practices, particularly in the context of remote and hybrid work environments. This study examines the cyber hygiene of IT professionals operating in remote and hybrid settings, addressing a significant gap in understanding how work modalities influence security practices. Drawing upon Protection Motivation Theory, Theory of Reasoned Action, and Habit Theory, this research investigates the factors affecting cyber hygiene among IT professionals. Results reveal that perceived severity, response cost, response efficacy, self-efficacy, and security habits significantly influence cyber hygiene. The influence of these factors exhibits significant variation between remote and hybrid work environments. Security habits significantly affect the cyber hygiene of remote employees but not hybrid employees, while attitudes towards information security policies influence hybrid workers but not remote workers. These findings underscore the importance of tailoring cybersecurity strategies to specific work arrangements, as the factors influencing cyber hygiene differ substantially between remote and hybrid work environments. The findings highlight the need for nuanced approaches to cyber hygiene promotion, with a focus on cultivating security habits among remote workers and reinforcing policy adherence for hybrid employees.</p>