Teleworking is a modality that more and more companies use due to its advantages, both for the organization and the employees. During the last year, the need has been seen to have a series of computer security measures that guarantee that teleworking can be carried out safely and reliably.
Users are one of the main risks in cybersecurity, so computer security measures must be extreme when they access the company’s systems and platforms to carry out their work from home or remotely.
Importance of computer security in teleworking
Important and confidential business-related information, such as customer data, contracts, and other sensitive information, is stored and distributed on business networks. People who access this network must do so from secure devices and follow established security protocols to guarantee the information’s privacy, security, and integrity.
When telecommuting, users usually access their own devices from home or locations outside the company. In these cases, if the company does not control the security of these devices (computers, laptops, Smartphones, or Tablets), a severe situation will occur that will put security at risk.
The principal risks of not controlling the devices used by teleworkers are:
- Identity theft ( phishing ) allows access to company platforms and systems to unauthorized third parties who use the stolen credentials of users.
- Ransomware infections are malware that encrypts the data of computer systems preventing their operation (asking for a ransom in cryptocurrencies to release them).
- Information theft. Information leakage or data theft is another of the greatest threats if there are no systems and standards for computer security.
Computer security measures in teleworking
To guarantee the security of computer teleworking, it is essential to establish a series of computer security standards and use secure access tools and protocols.
The main security measures for teleworking are:
Protection of user equipment
Users must have protection systems such as antivirus or antimalware on their computers that help prevent this type of infection from occurring on their computers.
User computers and devices must constantly be updated with the latest version of the operating system, including its security patches. In this way, vulnerabilities that third parties can exploit are avoided.
Use strong passwords
The company must implement a system for creating strong and secure passwords for its users. This type of password will prevent them from being found by third parties using specific tools.
Access via secure connections
Users from a secure network must do access to the corporate network. In this aspect, VPN networks are a great solution to control the users who can access the company’s platforms, minimizing the risk of unauthorized access.
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Other computer security measures for teleworking
It is also essential that the company take another series of security measures to ensure that teleworking does not put the security of the information systems at risks, such as employee training on security, publication of protocols and cybersecurity policies, or providing employee access devices, among others.
To carry out remote work from home or telework, it is essential to prioritize security. Users who access company platforms to do their jobs represent one of the most significant risks in cybersecurity. It is essential to take a series of computer security measures for teleworking that minimize risks and provide sufficient guarantees to create a safe work environment.
