What are some points that the companies should look at to ensure remote worker endpoint security?

Before jumping into the pool of solutions, let’s discuss some of the most common issues that you should be dealing with.

Firewalls- Personal computers do not need an enterprise-grade level of features. The personal networks only provide you with basic to intermediate security solutions. Where they lack? Well, an enterprise-grade would provide you with continuous security updates, patching, web-traffic filtration, and the best feature among the above-mentioned is strict scrutiny done by a dedicated IT staff of the organization. You will not receive any of this on your home Network. These features are inexpensive as well. Plus, you do not need high-end security on your personal computer for surfing through the internet.

Personal Computers

This pandemic hit us unexpectedly. No one would’ve imagined that our world would come to a halt. Keeping that in mind, when people started remote work, they did not have the security tools that are required. Hence, looking into this matter would be beneficial.

Security policies

Security policies are another factor you should be looking into to ensure remote worker endpoint security. Ensure that your IT department has put permission and restrictions to prepare for the contingencies.

Access

Another issue with remote working is accessing the resources. You have to make sure all your employees have access to all the resources that are needed.

Network Security Assessment

It is mandatory to ensure the cybersecurity that your IT department regularly runs network security assessment. Your IT team should make sure that there are no unprotected or unauthorized devices are connected to the network in case of BYOD (Bring your own device). Before you should allow any employee to bring their own device, you should run a strict check. That would help you with dealing with the unfortunate events of any flaw. All the staff should use approved devices on the network.

Tools and techniques that would help in protecting your remote staff.

DNS Protection

By redirecting your remote worker web traffic through a cloud-based DNS security server, you can execute web access policies set up by the IT department without interfering with firewalls and other security tools.

PC Threat Monitoring

By frequently monitoring, you can ensure safety. Antivirus is good, but when the trained IT professionals monitor, they can make sure that there will be no security breach. They can detect all the malicious files and processes, threats, intrusion, and so much more.

Cloud collaboration

Collaboration is crucial for the remote workforce. By providing an encrypted cloud environment for file sharing, you can avoid potential cybersecurity issues as it will minimize the exposure of the files to unprotected networks.

Phishing protection

In the US, more than 80% of daily emails are spam. Phishing is now the leading entry point for cyber-attacks, so by implementing proper email/phishing protection measures, you can ensure the safety of your data as well as your remote workforce.

VPN Connectivity

VPNs will help your staff in working with a safer network environment. It will help reduce the chances of any unauthorized network breach that will eventually help your business from potential cyber-threats. There will be no available entrances to exploit your network connectivity.

Cloud back-up

Backing up your data into a secure cloud environment will help your business tremendously. In case of any data loss, you can always retrieve your data without any problems. It will be a very cost-effective measure.

These are some of the tools and techniques that you can consider to ensure the safety of your remote staff. It will be beneficial for remote employees and in case of Bring your own device working staff.

Conclusion-

Initiating proper cybersecurity strategies will help your business in unprecedented times because these cyberattacks will not knock on your door and announce their arrival. As the old saying goes- “Precaution is better than cure” it is always a wise decision to integrate proper cybersecurity measures.

If you are still unsure about where to start, then you can always rely on IT professionals. Support Nerds provides you comprehensive services and consultations through which, you can secure your business from all the cybersecurity issues.

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