How To Maintain Security In The Age Of Remote Work

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HOW TO MAINTAIN SECURITY IN THE AGE OF REMOTE WORK Remote work is quickly becoming the new normal for modern companies. In a world where many offices were forced to shut down during the 2020 pandemic, team leaders discovered something. Remote and hybrid working seems to be effective at improving productivity. Countless studies show that remote workers are more invested in their work than their counterparts, often working up to 1.4 days more per month. Remote staff members also demand fewer overheads and don't require massive real estate investments. Unfortunately, there's a downside to the remote working trend. 86% of business executives agree that remote workers could increase a company's chances of a security breach. So, how do you ensure that your remote workers are secure in this new landscape? Follow the process outlined below. Step 1: Create a Cybersecurity Policy The first step in defending company data is ensuring that all your employees are following the right guidelines for data protection. Employees are often the main cause of security issues, as they often take shortcuts when it comes to setting passwords and protecting data. Employees may assume they're logging into a system from a secure environment when they're opening the door to criminals. A strong cybersecurity policy will outline everything your team members need to do to stay secure. This includes making sure that they're using strong passwords for their accounts and that they never log into services from a public connection. Your cybersecurity policy could also determine which applications and tools are safe for your remote employees to use when dealing with business data. Step 2: Secure Network Connections Access to an unsecured Wi-Fi network is one of the most common ways for companies to stumble into a security breach. Unfortunately, a lot of remote workers have shifted to using their standard Wi-Fi connections and home routers to connect to the office. These services aren't always as protected as they should be. The easiest option for companies in search of better network protection may be to implement VPNs. Asking your employees to use VPNs ensures that they have a direct and secure way to connect to the business network and access important information. Make sure that any VPN you choose covers every level of encryption that's important for your team. Step 3: Consider Password Managers Password safety is another critical part of running a secure business in the age of remote work