What are the Best Cyber security Tips for Remote Workers?

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What are the Best Cyber security Tips for Remote Workers?

Remote working and cyber security risks, unfortunately, go hand in hand. As the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be far from over, cyber threats to individuals and businesses continue to loom large. The only solution at the moment is to invest in robust technology solutions that protect your network and to train employees in cyber security so that they develop healthy remote working practices. Cyber security for employees and businesses is a growing concern. As the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be far from over, cyber threats to individuals and businesses continue to loom large. The only solution at the moment is to invest in robust technology solutions that protect your network, and train employees in cyber security so that they develop healthy remote working practices. If you need to rebuild from the ground up, it may be time for a complete overhaul of your security strategy! Protecting your business from cyber threats requires a layered approach. The best way to do this is with a hybrid of onpremises and cloud solutions, as well as training for all employees to form a more productive and secure remote workforce.


When it comes to COVID-19 and other pandemic strains, there is no such thing as too much preparation. Here are some tips for protecting yourself against the ever-evolving threat of cybercrime. Remote work is great for employees who need to be out of the office, but it also means the company has less control over their work environment. To help protect your company from cyber theft and other security threats, here are our top ten remote work tips. 1. Install and maintain antivirus software on every computer used by remote workers. Regularly update all software as soon as it’s released to ensure that you have the latest protection available. 2. Use two-factor authentication on all critical accounts such as email and online banking. Turn on this option for any accounts that require a password as well as a oneThe majority of today's businesses are becoming more and more virtual, with employees working from home or a neighbouring coffee shop. While this model cuts costs for most companies, it also increases the risk of attacks to


their network. It doesn't help that many employees are now using personal devices like smartphones and laptops to access company networks. That being said, there are some basic habits you can adopt to make sure your company stays protected and all employees have a safe and secure working environment no matter where they are located. Protecting your business from cybercrime is more important than ever. Remote working and the use of digital technologies mesh perfectly with hacking risk: remote teams are vulnerable to the same types of threats as local companies, and using cloud-based tools can put your sensitive data at risk when they're hosted outside your organization. To master cyber security in a remote environment, you'll need robust technology solutions that protect your network and well-trained employees who know how to operate them. It's also essential that you adopt policies and procedures that support good remote working practice such as regular off-site team meetings.'


Cyber security is a team effort. But it’s also your responsibility to keep your business and network protected. The only realistic solution at present is to invest in technology solutions that protect your network from cyber threats, enable continuous monitoring and control over your network environment, encourage employee education and development about cyber security risks and vulnerabilities, and lastly encourage employees to adopt healthy remote working practices. You can also download our remote working cyber security checklist for more details. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Choose Strong Passwords Install Updates Write a remote work policy for your team Learn to detect phishing scams Turn on VPN Keep your devices separate


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