5 Best Practices to Guard Computer Security for Remote Workers

Keeping your machine secure during these times is critical! Many companies are asking their workers to work remotely. Entrepreneurs also have to think about the security of their business and clients' information. Working remotely can introduce a few new security concerns, especially for people who aren’t accustomed to working away from the office or starting a business at home.

Here are some tips on how you can work from home (WFH) more securely.

1. Make Sure Your WiFi is Secure 

Only use encrypted Wi-Fi for business. Wi-Fi encrypted with WPA-2 is more secure than Wi-Fi that is open for all to access. You can contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) to determine how secure your home network is. All home routers support encryption. 

2. Lock Your Device When Not in Use

When you have to walk away from your device to go to the kitchen or bathroom, lock your device to prevent others from seeing what you’re working on. Press Windows logo key + L on a Windows device, or Control + Command + Q on a Mac, to quickly lock your screen. When you return, you’ll have to do a quick sign-in, and everything should be right where you left it. 

3. Keep Your Data Secure 

Use multi-factor authentication (MFA) to access any cloud-based resources. MFA utilizes multiple “factors” such as a PIN sent to your mobile device and a password; MFA makes it much harder for others to sign in as you. Most online services, like banks or social networks, also support MFA. You should enable it on those services too.

Now is also a good time to think about the passwords you use. Length is more important than complexity, but both are important. Ideally, your password should be at least 12 characters long. Consider using a phrase like a favorite song lyric, movie quote, or poem to create a password that’s long and complex but easy to remember.

4. Updates, updates, updates!

Make sure your device is up-to-date on updates. Quite often, Windows or MacOS updates include security patches that help improve the security of your device. 

5. Be Mindful of Phishing Rods

Be alert for phishing emails. People try to take advantage of fear and uncertainty by sending email that appears to be from authorities, or company officers, in an attempt to lure you into clicking on malicious links, or providing your private information.
 

Never click an attachment you weren’t expecting, even when it appears to be from somebody you know. Always best to check back with that person to make sure the attachment is legitimate before you open it.
 

Should you get an email asking you to sign into a site, open a new tab in your browser and type the URL in yourself (or access it via a trusted bookmark) rather than clicking a link in the email.

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