Remote work offers flexibility, but it also changes how businesses protect their information.

Working from home, a hotel, an airport, or a coffee shop can introduce risks involving unsecured networks, unattended devices, and people who may be able to see confidential information.

The good news is that practical safeguards can help reduce these exposures.

Six Remote Work Best Practices

1. Use designated work devices. Follow company policies about which devices may be used for business. Don't allow family members or others to use company devices.

2. Secure your home Wi-Fi. Use a strong password and keep your router's firmware updated.

3. Use approved secure access tools. Connect through your company's VPN or other approved solution before accessing business resources, as required by company policy.

4. Lock your screen. Lock your device whenever you step away, even if you're working at home.

5. Protect confidential information. Use company-approved communication and file-sharing applications. Be mindful of who can see your screen when working in public.

6. Keep security protections enabled. Follow company requirements for updates, endpoint protection, firewalls, and MFA.

What About Public Wi-Fi?

Public networks can introduce additional security risks.

Follow your company's policies for connecting to public Wi-Fi, and use its approved secure access tools. Avoid handling sensitive business information in ways that could expose it to nearby individuals.

Concierge Insight

Remote work doesn't have to mean weaker security.

A secure connection, protected device, and awareness of your surroundings can help you safeguard business information wherever you work.