Remote working security
Allowing remote access to your business’s data and systems can expose your business to cyber threats.
It’s crucial to integrate technical safeguards and train your employees to develop good security practices when it comes to working remotely.
Quick tips
Although you have already established a secure office environment, there will be times when either you or your employees will be required to work remotely.
Whether it’s working from home, a coffee shop, or another country, it’s important you take into account that sensitive data will be accessed outside the office and must be secured accordingly.
Use a VPN
Be sure to set up a Virtual Private Network (VPN) for your business and mandate employees use it.
Limit access
Make sure only authorized personnel have access to your business’s data and network(s).
Secure your Wi-Fi
Teach your employees how to properly secure their home Wi-Fi before using your business’s VPN.
Avoid unknown Wi-Fi
Inform your employees not to use unknown or unfamiliar Wi-Fi connections when accessing your business network(s).
Working from home
There will be times when it’s necessary for you and your employees to access your business’s network(s) from home.
It’s important that you are aware of the risks that come with working from home so you can better prepare and educate your employees how to mitigate potential security threats when working remotely.
Here are some quick tips on how to work safely and securely from home:
Change the defaults
Instruct your employees to change their default Wi-Fi network names and their router access passwords.
Activate encryption
Ensure your employees enable the Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2) encryption option when setting up their router, as it will encrypt all data transferred between their computers and wireless router.
Limit access
Employees should ensure they are the only ones with access to their work devices. These devices should never be shared with friends, family, or other coworkers.
Report an incident or suspicious activity