Work From Home Cybersecurity Considerations

Is your organization prepared for the challenges of today’s remote workforce?

As work environments continue to move into a more digitized, flexible model, how is your business adapting? If you think that remote work is temporary, think again — a recent article from Forbes shows that remote work here to stay and will even increase in 2023. What’s more, Pew Research found that close to 60% of US workers work from home. With remote employees being the first line of defense (and often the weakest link) against cybersecurity attacks, now is the time to think about strengthening your remote workplace infrastructure.

From security considerations to communication tools, how do know if you have the right infrastructure in place to support fully remote or hybrid teams? Continue reading to learn our top cybersecurity recommendations to ensure your team members are supported and your business stays protected.

Invest in Secure Cloud Storage

Cloud infrastructure allows your team members to access data and resources from anywhere and collaborate in real-time, making productivity more efficient. Cloud servers are also more reliable — they offer high-availability, high-performance, and low latency. However, not all cloud services are created equally.

There are many challenges when it comes to choosing the right cloud service for your business and guaranteeing it has the right level of security to protect your assets. Working with a trusted MSP like AllConnected will ensure you select the best cloud option and have the support you need at an affordable cost. Learn more about AllConnected’s secure cloud services.

Implement Encryption, VPNs, and Antivirus Tools

Email phishing attacks have risen dramatically over the past several years. In fact, IRONSCALES State of Cybersecurity Report found that 90% of IT professionals believe email phishing is the top cyber threat to their organization. Tighten up your email security with tools like encryption, VPNs, and antivirus tools.

AllConnected offers Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) to defend against sophisticated malware or data breach attempts. It’s a multi-layered, cloud-based service that analyzes traffic across all of the major threat vectors such as email, web applications, mobile devices, networks, and more. Learn more about our ATP capabilities

Secure Your Home WiFi Network

Many people are aware of the dangers of using a public WiFi network, but what about the importance of securing their home network? Here are a few suggestions for increasing the security of your home WiFi network: 
  • Create a strong network password. Ensure your network stays protected from hackers (or nosy neighbors) with a strong, complex password. Consider using a long passphrase that you can remember but others could never guess.
  • Change your network password regularly. Like your other accounts, consider changing your WiFi password to make your network more secure.
  • Update your firmware. Don’t forget to install firmware updates regularly to protect your network from external vulnerabilities.

Hold Ongoing Cybersecurity Trainings

With 82% of data breaches involving the human element such as social engineering attacks and human error, holding ongoing cybersecurity trainings is a way to combat this risk and add an additional layer to your security strategy. Trainings should be practical, engaging, and ongoing. They should center around your unique risks and update frequently as cybersecurity risks change and evolve.  

If you’re looking for a hand when it comes to developing your cybersecurity strategy, look to AllConnected. We provide a consultative security approach based on industry-leading the NIST 800-171 cybersecurity framework. You can rest assured that your remote team will be prepared, connected, and protected.

Security Awareness Training

Provide ongoing, structured cybersecurity education to your employees to protect themselves and your organization’s assets from loss or harm.

Test Your Strategy

Interested in seeing how strong your organization’s cybersecurity strategy is? Take our free Work-From-Home Maturity Quiz to find out. Our quiz is an excellent way to start improving your IT security for remote users and minimize the risk of cybercrimes. You can also review our recent blog post on Cybersecurity Awareness Month for even more tips to strengthen your security posture.

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