At the beginning of 2020, the Covid-19 has been recognized as a global pandemic. Since then, almost all companies have implemented working from home policies for their workers and utilize technology solutions to maintain their employee’s productivity and work efficiency. As professionals, have you ever thought about the risks of working remotely? And have your company implemented the right steps to secure remote workers?

Remote workers are a cybercriminal’s primary target

According to some researches, the biggest risk of working remotely is cyber threats. The Threat Landscape Report from FortiGuard Labs reveals that there was a significant increase in cyber threats against remote workers because they do not have a number of security layers protecting them, which makes it easier for cybercriminals to reach their targets.

Now it is time to prepare, and we have got you covered. To keep remote workers safe from cyber threats, we have prepared a few tips and suggestions of what remote workers can do to reduce risks. Here are the details:

·         Password management

The first easy step for remote workers to avoid cyber threats is implement password management. Remote workers need to make their passwords harder to guess, and also use different passwords for different accounts.

·         Use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is an authentication method that combines something a user knows, such as a password, and with something they have, such as a security token and fingerprint. For remote workers, MFA should be used when accessing financial information or logging onto the company network.

·         Use endpoint security solution

For remote workers, last but not least, you should implement advanced endpoint security solutions, known as endpoint detection and recovery (EDR). It not only provides better threat detection, but also protect your devices from malware attacks.

Now is the best time to enhance your remote workers security!

Now is the best time to give the right IT security solutions for your remote workers. If your company can ensure that remote workers can work anywhere safely, then it is the same as protecting your company from data leakage and misuse. While you can implement many of these security tips on your own, they will be executed more effectively by a team of experts.

Aplikas Servis Pesona, as an IT security company with years of experience, will help you implement the right security strategies and solutions for your remote workers. You can explore further about the security solutions for remote workers by reading this article: “5 Things To Prepare To Secure Your Teleworker” 

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Source:

https://www.fortinet.com/blog/industry-trends/tips-for-staying-secure-while-working-from-home

https://www.fortinet.com/blog/threat-research/fortiguard-labs-global-threat-landscape-report-2020-key-insights