Remote Work? Don’t Overlook These Cybersecurity Risks

Remote work offers flexibility, but it also opens the door to new cyber risks — especially for small businesses without a dedicated IT team.

If your team works from home or on the go, here’s what to watch out for (and how to stay protected).

1. Unsecured Wi-Fi Networks

Employees using public or home Wi-Fi may be exposing your business data to eavesdropping. Encourage secure connections and VPN usage.

2. Personal Devices with No Protection

Phones and laptops used for work should have antivirus, strong passwords, and encryption enabled. Otherwise, they’re a cyber breach waiting to happen.

3. Weak Access Controls

Every team member doesn’t need access to everything. Limit access to only what’s necessary, and remove unused accounts.

4. No Clear Work-from-Home Policy

Without written expectations around device use, file sharing, and reporting incidents, it’s easy for mistakes to go unnoticed.

Our Final Thought:

Remote work isn’t going away. But with the right tools, training, and policies, your team can stay secure no matter where they are.

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