CYBERSECURITY AND WORKING REMOTELY

​What can remote workers do to help protect their companies’ networks? The National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence offers recommendations to improve your cybersecurity while working from home:

• Follow your company’s rules and policies for remote working.
• Protect your computer system from unauthorized access by securing your WiFi network using the most current software.
• Use strong passwords and do not connect to a public WiFi when accessing business information;  public networks lack security.
• If your company has a VPN, use that on your device for stronger protection.
• When using your own computer or mobile device that is not issued by your company, be sure you have enabled all security features including a strong password, PIN, fingerprint and facial ID features to prevent anyone from accessing it.
• Always make sure your computers and mobile devices are updated with the latest patches and security updates.  Most devices include an option for automatic updates.
• Contact your company’s IT help desk or IT security center if you notice unusual or suspicious activity on your device…it’s always better to be safe than sorry.