Working Safely Remotely
Remote work has become commonplace everywhere.
Your employees become more efficient, lose less time, maintain their work-life balance and are happier. So it’s a win-win, but only if they work remotely in a safe manner. At Office-IT, we have the perfect solution(s) for that.
Time to strengthen your security
Many companies allow their employees to work from home, but is it safe? Unfortunately, in many cases it isn’t, putting the organisation at serious risk. Think of hacking, phishing, viruses…
You probably had to switch quickly during the pandemic and lockdown, but now it is time to take a closer look and choose a strategic and secure long-term solution.
What are the risks?
- The number of phishing emails has increased dramatically since COVID-19. Often, they are almost indistinguishable from legitimate messages. For the third year in a row, Microsoft was the most impersonated brand in phishing attacks. Vade collected the 20 most impersonated brands and the dominant phishing trends of 2020 in a clear e-book.
- Hackers do everything they can to break in, and it is often much easier via a home network.
- Many employees use the same password for multiple applications, which is extremely risky. Check our FAQ pages for tips on creating a strong password.
- Are you sure that only your employee uses the company device?
In short, it’s better to secure your business environment too well than not well enough.
Security and awareness are key
Is securing remote work a lost cause? Absolutely not! There are many steps you can take to increase security and reduce risks. For example:
- (Pro)active monitoring & maintenance
Security, monitoring and proactive interventions are essential in making sure that your IT systems work effectively. Our high-quality monitoring software keeps your IT infrastructure under constant surveillance and alerts you to any potential problems. At Office-IT, you can rely on network management and security, and we also maintain your workstations—PCs, laptops and tablets. Choose the maintenance formula that best suits your needs and expertise. Performance and continuity guaranteed.
- Secure connection
Companies usually only provide VPNs for a limited group of remote workers or employees on the road, not for all staff. Make sure every remote worker can use a secure connection, either via VPN or another remote working solution.
- Multifactor authentication
A must-have for remote work. MFA enables you to secure access to cloud applications and environments when remote workers connect via the internet. This adds an extra layer of protection.
- Phishing
Don’t give spam, phishing, and malware a chance—ensure you have robustemail security! And above all, educate your employees and make them aware of cyber threats. This helps them recognise potential threats.
- Blocking zero-day attacks
Cybercrime is a real threat. Protecting your business data is becoming more important than ever. An EDR solution scans for suspicious behaviour on all your devices—even mobile endpoints. This way, it protects your entire corporate network proactively and in real time.
- Company policy
By putting agreements in writing, employees always know what is expected. Make sure your guidelines and policies are up to date so everyone knows the rules.
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