While remote work provides advantages to employees, including the ability to work safely during a pandemic, it’s also created some challenges. Many companies shifted almost overnight to remote work, which may have left gaps in cybersecurity protection. Threats are evolving that specifically target the new remote workforce. Let’s take a closer look at the current threat landscape and how you can strengthen security for your remote workers.
The Threat Landscape
While phishing attempts aren’t new, more bad actors are taking advantage of remote workers. They may pose as your business and ask employees to log into new platforms. Many are also using Zoom and other video conference meeting links to trick workers into downloading malware.
Workers may also be using unsecured wireless networks. Without the layers of security that come with an office setting, remote workers are more vulnerable.
Cybersecurity for Your Remote Workers
While the threat landscape is intimidating, there are steps you can take to protect your organization, including:
- Endpoint protection: Set a policy and provide training on the endpoint protection tools employees should use. For example, you could require workers to use antivirus software.
- Implement two-factor authentication: While it’s not always popular, two-factor authentication is a simple way to secure your organization’s data.
- Up-to-date VPNs: VPNs provide protection, but only if they’re up to date and patched against recently discovered vulnerabilities. Make sure employee VPNs are using the most current version available.
Implementing steps such as these takes time. If you’re like most businesses, your IT department is likely already stretched thin. Robust Networks can help. Our experienced engineers can assess your current security stance and offer steps for improvement. We also offer 24/7 monitoring to identify and isolate potential threats.
Many organizations are shifting to the cloud to better accommodate your remote workers. We can also assist with cloud migration. Ready to learn more? Contact us today.
References:
https://securityboulevard.com/2020/10/security-threats-targeting-the-remote-workforce/