Cybersecurity Tips and Tricks for Remote Workers Checklist
Workspace Security and Productivity
- Set up your office in a place free of distractions.
- Lock your computer and devices when not in use.
- Limit work computer use for work activities
- For productivity, maintain a regular schedule (take lunch/coffee breaks etc.).
Wireless Network Security at Home
- Set wireless networks to WPA-2 encryption.
- Update your Wireless Router firmware
- Change your wireless router’s default password to a passphrase. Store in a Password Manager.
- Follow your company’s mobile device management policy.
Home Office Computer Security
- Ensure computers are running company approved antivirus and anti-malware software.
- Ensure your work computer is fully patched and up-to-date (OS and applications).
- Use a Virtual Private Network when connecting to your office resources.
- Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) on all critical accounts (VPN, Bank, Email, etc.).
Prepare for Online Dangers
- Learn the signs of Phishing attack emails to spot and avoid them.
- Use strong, unique passwords on all your accounts by adopting a Password Manager.
- Do some Cybersecurity Training. Learn in your favorite pajamas.
- Backup your critical data to two locations; one should be online and one offline.
By following this advice, you will Become more Aware, and in doing so, you will Become more Secure.
