Computer Security Tips For Remote Workers

An increasing number of companies have moved their workers to telecommuting amid the coronavirus pandemic. Even though working from home could help slow down the spread of the virus, it poses new challenges like dealing with work while kids are home; learning how to use new conferencing programs and other software; as well as taking care of files at home. While you are setting up your work at home system, listed below are a few tips to improve your computer security.

Computer Security Tips

Learn the basics of cybersecurity.

You need to make sure that your security software is up to date. You should have complex passwords for all your apps and devices. They must be strong, long and unique. They must contain at least 12 characters that are made up of symbols, numbers, lowercase, and capital letters.

Secure Your Home Network

Begin with the router. Switch on the encryption, which works by scrambling information that’s sent over to your network so that outsiders won’t be able to read it. WPA2 or WPA3 are the most recent encryption standards that could help protect the data that’s sent over your wireless network. What if you don’t have any of these options on your router?

Update the software of your router and check if after the update, you’re given the WPA2 or WPA3 options. If these options are still unavailable, then you should consider getting a different router. This is one crucial security tip when it comes to remote working.

Secure Your Laptop

In case you are using a laptop when working from home, be sure that it is protected by a password, secured, and locked. Don’t leave it unattended like at a public charging station or in a vehicle.

Secure Sensitive Information

If there is an urgent business need to move confidential data from the office to your home, make sure that it’s kept out of sight and under a lock and key. If you do not have any file cabinet in your home office, try to use a locked room.

Dispose of Sensitive Data Properly

Do not just throw it in the recycling bin or the trash can. You have to shred it. All the paperwork that you no longer need is a treasure trove to identity thieves especially if it includes confidential information of your employees and clients.

Follow Your Employer’s Computer Security Practices

Your home is now considered as an extension of your office. So you need to follow the online security protocols implemented by your employer.

Call SpartanTec, Inc. in Wilmington now and let our team of IT experts set up effective computer security measures for your business and remote workers.

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