What Are the Top 4 Security Guidelines and Recommendations to Help Protect Your Remote Employees from Cyber Threats?

End-User Security Practices for Remote Employees

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What Are the Top 4 Guidelines to Help Ensure the Security of Your Remote Employees? 

#1 Create a Secure Workspace

• Lock your laptop and any business relevant information when not in use
• Safely have conversations, and meetings without visitors eavesdropping or shoulder surfing

#2 Enable Wireless Security

• Change your default Wi-Fi router password
• Enable WPA-2 or higher encryption with a strong WEP password at minimum
• Ensure your local router firmware is updated.

#3 Enhance Your Personal Device Security

• Update IOT device firmware (Smart Thermostats, Surveillance Cameras, etc.)
• Ensure default passwords are changed
• Update software on all devices within your home network

#4 Review Corporate Policies & Procedures

• Do not share corporate devices for use with family or friends
• Ensure all corporate activities are performed on devices provided by your organization
• Do not reveal business information on social media channels

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