Category: Top Cyber Security Quick Guides / Work From Home Cyber Security Employee Guide
Work From Home Cyber Security Employee Guide
Mindset
Find a Place and Make it Your Office
Do not share it with others while you are working.
Don't Leave Confidential Information Laying Around
Lock your work device when you are not next to it!
Don't Email Your Printer
Don't email documents to your home printer or to your personal email just to make it easy to print.
Don't Use WhatsApp, Facebook, LinkedIn, or any Other Personal App to Communicate
Only use the tools approved by your organization
Always Call and Verify
Your colleagues are not sitting next to you anymore so call them and verify any request to share confidential data or transfer funds even if they sent it from their email.
Alexa: I'm Listening...
Don't have work sensitive conversations near IOT devices like Siri, Alexa, or Google Home in case they're listening.
Do Not Share Devices or Passwords
Devices are not to be shared with other family members and they must have a unique password and a lock screen timeout.
You are NOT Technical Support
Don't try to resolve technical issues yourself. That could lead to even greater risk. Instead, call your helpdesk.
Don't Let the Browser Remember Your Passwords
If you save passwords to your browser, stop immediately. Use long and complex pass-phrases and don't reuse them.
Technology
Some of the next steps are technical so ask your IT team for assistance. Don't try to do it yourself, that could lead to even greater risk.
Don't Use a Personal Computer for Work
If your company provided you with a dedicated computer or a virtual desktop, use it only for work.
A Wired Network is Better
If possible, connect your work computer to a wired network instead of WiFi.
Using WiFi? Secure It!
If you are using WiFi, it needs to be encrypted using WPA2 or WPA3 and your WiFi name should be hidden.
Separate Your Work Computer From All Other Devices
Create a guest network to separate your work computer from all other devices.
Use a VPN that Your Organization has Provided or Approved
Always Use Multi Factor Authentication to Log In
Use on all Apps, Computers, and Network Devices.
Apply the Latest Security Patches and Enable Automatic Updates
Windows 7/XP? Time to Upgrade!
If you are using an outdated system like Windows 7 or XP, ask your IT team to help you upgrade.
Antivirus, Firewall, Encryption
Make sure you have antivirus installed, your built-in firewall is enabled, and sensitive files are encrypted.
Backup
Consult with your IT team on how and where to back up your data.
