Working remotely has many benefits but also creates many cybersecurity risks. Here is a handy list of do’s and don’ts to help you protect your company and sensitive information.
Read & acknowledge your company’s Remote Work and Bring your Own Device (BOYD) policies and procedures.
Avoid using your personal device for work and restrict the use of company-issued devices for personal use.
Protect the data you are accessing by using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to log into the company network.
Use strong unique passwords, or a password manager, on all your devices and accounts to prevent unauthorized access.
Ensure all personal devices are secure with anti-virus and anti-malware software.
Be extremely cautious of email phishing scams.
DON’T Ignore the guidelines in your company’s policies. Make the required changes if any.
DON’T Let family members or friends user your company owned-devices.
DON’T Use public Wi-Fi to access the company network without using a Virtual Private Network (VPN).
DON’T Use your default Wi-Fi router password.
DON’T Forget to update your router’s firmware and ensure the software on all devices within your home network is kept up to date.
DON’T Send electronic payments without following your company’s policy for verifying payment requests.
View more on our Security Compliance and Training offering here. Educating your employees on remote working safety tips will help keep your organization secure.
Even some of the sharpest members of your organization can be susceptible to the ever-evolving sophistication of cyberattacks in general, but phishing in particular. Remote Working Safety Tips are key to keeping your organization secure.
Ransomware can be detrimental to your business operations and can reduce productivity greatly. Invest in your employees by providing them with the right tools to recognize attempts to gain access to your sensitive data and thwart an attack. Contact us today to learn more how we can help educate your employees on cybersecurity
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