Cybersecurity Tips and Tricks for Remote Workers Checklist

Workspace Security and Productivity

• Set up your office in a place free of distractions.
• Lock your computer and devices when not in use.
• Limit work computer use for work activities
• For productivity, maintain a regular schedule (take lunch/coffee breaks etc.).

Wireless Network Security at Home

• Set wireless networks to WPA-2 encryption.
• Update your Wireless Router firmware
• Change your wireless router’s default password to a passphrase. Store in a Password Manager.
• Follow your company’s mobile device management policy.

Home Office Computer Security

• Ensure computers are running company approved antivirus and anti-malware software.
• Ensure your work computer is fully patched and up-to-date (OS and applications).
• Use a Virtual Private Network when connecting to your office resources.
• Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) on all critical accounts (VPN, Bank, Email, etc.).

Prepare for Online Dangers

• Learn the signs of Phishing attack emails to spot and avoid them.
• Use strong, unique passwords on all your accounts by adopting a Password Manager.
• Do some Cybersecurity Training. Learn in your favorite pajamas.
• Backup your critical data to two locations; one should be online and one offline.

By following this advice, you will Become more Aware, and in doing so, you will Become more Secure.