With more users relying on remote access than ever, employers should require extra security measures to protect their users and network.
Here are 7 simple tips to boost your remote security:
- Consider VPN / Encryption : A VPN (virtual private network) encrypts all traffic on the corporate network. If your user is not on a VPN having encryption makes files unreadable to a hacker.
- Update passwords: Now is the perfect time to require a company wide password refresh. Have your employees set all brand new, strong passwords.
- Separate user accounts: If a user is working on their personal laptop, have them create a separate user account. This keeps work and personal files separated assisting productivity, privacy, and security.
- Full-featured Endpoint Security : Having a full-feature endpoint security system with firewall protection that is regulated by a IT team is the best for protection from malware and malicious attacks.
- Keep devices updated : Have your users enable automatic updates on their devices to keep them updated with any new security measures.
- Change home router names and passwords : A compromised router at a users home could give a hacker access to sensitive information, send users to scam versions of websites, collect passwords, and lead to spying or man-in-the-middle attacks.
- Employee phishing training : We recommend doing a campaign to train or refresh your employees on phishing attacks, scams, and malicious links. Many hackers are actively taking advantage of remote users during this time. Users may not have these attacks on their mind when opening their email due to their new working environment.
