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From the temporary option, the remote working model is gradually transforming into the new norm. According to recent statistics, around <\/span>16%<\/span><\/a> of companies in the world work remotely full-time, and this tendency will only increase in the upcoming years. Among the major factors that make a \u201cwork-from-home\u201d model attractive are a better work-life balance, the economy of time, resources and costs, and many more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, once the company has switched to working remotely, it\u2019s time to consider how to make the home office environment of your employees safe and convenient to work in. The recent studies reveal that a large portion of cyberattacks \u2013 over <\/span>67%<\/span><\/a> \u2013 mostly target remote employees, as it\u2019s much more difficult to take care of their security than it is for the at-office model of work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, we\u2019ll uncover the most essential tips and hacks on minimizing the risks of your employees being hacked while working from home.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Best Practices to Securing the Remote Workspace<\/span><\/h2>\n

When it comes to ensuring the cybersecurity of the working equipment at home, there are different factors to keep in mind, from cat-proofing the computer desk and password set up to implementing data encryption, corporate VPNs, and private network use. Below you\u2019ll find the most effective steps that can improve the security of the work-from-home routine for your employees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

#1 Staying Vigilant and Reporting Any Seditious Activity<\/span><\/h3>\n

There are plenty of scam methods on how to obtain personal information or get access to an employee\u2019s work account, and one of the most common is phishing \u2013 when criminals use scam emails, text messages, or phone calls to make use of their victims.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Since the pandemic started, the phishing email attacks have spiked by over 600%, as cyber-criminals look to capitalize on the fear and uncertainty of the remote workers. Over 47% of employees reported distraction as one of the major reasons for falling for a phishing scam while working from home, and nearly <\/span>20%<\/span><\/a> of organizations at least once have encountered security breaches because of their remote workers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To ensure your employees\u2019 machines won\u2019t be hacked, the tech team needs to constantly monitor the cybersecurity state of the company\u2019s infrastructure and set up alerts when suspicious action is detected.<\/span><\/p>\n

#2 Uploading All Data to the Remote File Storage \/ Organization-Supplied Cloud<\/span><\/h3>\n

Cloud storage enables improved accessibility and efficiency for teams working remotely, as it provides access to any files from nearly anywhere via the Internet. Additionally, working in the cloud features simultaneous, single-version file editing, which is essential for eliminating duplicates, improving productivity and collaboration, and ensuring all the employees are working with the most up-to-date versions of documents and projects as well.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Moreover, this approach provides simplified (in some cases, even automated) data backups, that can prevent data loss. So, if the machine breaks down or the employee accidentally spills the morning coffee on the computer \u2013 the data is still available from the remote storage servers and can be accessed from the other devices!<\/span><\/p>\n

#3 Setting Up a Screen Auto-Lock<\/span><\/h3>\n

Statistics show that nearly 75% of employees do not set up a screen auto-lock when working remotely in a public place or at home. However, just like any other security precaution for remote, an automatic screen lock is a must for preventing unauthorized access to the device and securing the computer when it\u2019s not being used. When the machine is locked, all the apps and system processes are still running, so the employee won\u2019t get any of them paused or stopped.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So, the company needs to enable the auto-lock feature on all corporate devices. The so-called privacy guard will help to secure the computer from children or pets, or even protect from stealing data from the device when working remotely. Additionally, it minimizes the chances that sensitive information will be accidentally or intentionally accessed by third parties.<\/span><\/p>\n

#4 Using Strong Passwords & Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)<\/span><\/h3>\n

While some cybersecurity experts consider a screen auto-lock as an optional security measure for people that are working from home, multi-factor authentication (MFA) today is not an option but a necessity. Thus, enabling MFA and generating strong passwords for all corporate accounts is a must.<\/span><\/p>\n

Needless to say, even the strongest passwords are not infallible. The criminals employ different methods to guess, steal or compromise them. And, that\u2019s where the MFA comes into play: it requires access to multiple pieces of authenticating information to log in to a device or an account. For instance, along with the password, a person will need to scan a fingerprint or use the face ID, complete access through verification email, SMS, or call \u2013 any of these additional security layers will help you to keep your organization cyber secure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Strong passwords can be generated automatically, but this step significantly affects the security of the organizations working remotely.<\/span><\/p>\n

#5 Securing the Home Wi-Fi<\/span><\/h3>\n

A home Wi-Fi network is another vulnerable point to consider when working remotely, as it provides a lot of opportunities for hackers and cybercriminals to attack. It\u2019s not just enough to generate strong passwords for your employees to protect the working devices: the security can still be compromised with the malware.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The tech team needs to set up separate corporate home networks that are empowered with all the latest cybersecurity techniques. Remember, to also suggest disabling remote access and conducting regular updates of the router software to make sure that the home networks of your employees have not been compromised.<\/span><\/p>\n

#6 Installing an Additional Surge Protection<\/span><\/h3>\n

Surge protection is an essential tool that protects electronic devices from a high-voltage power surge \u2013 a sudden increase in voltage above the designated level in the flow of electricity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Such a precaution should be installed on all corporate devices. It minimizes the risks of harmful surges, will help to prevent power-related problems with any sensitive electrical equipment as well as the, and ensures providing safe and reliable working performance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

#7 Implementing a Full-Disk Encryption for Laptops<\/span><\/h3>\n

Full disk encryption, also known as FDE, is a powerful approach to protect the drive at a hardware level and is one of the most effective ways to secure the data on devices that are at risk of theft. If the FDE is not used, criminals can still access the data stored on the hard drive even if they don\u2019t know the laptop password by removing the drive from the current computer and putting it into other machines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The major advantages of full-disk encryption are:<\/span><\/p>\n