The Pandemic-induced seems to be making a comeback. With the number of remote workers to , looks like it will be the . remote worker boom double in 2021 new normal for us Although this migration worked fine as a band-aid, the implementation of remote working takes more than expected (and this is a BBC news interview, although this one’s epic). not about children interrupting To make a remote job situation work, you . And is what keeps your and your . need a structured approach robust cybersecurity digital environment company’s business safe This is why we’ve curated a list of vital that will help you mitigate risks and stay aware of . cybersecurity tips security vulnerabilities Use Strong Passwords Let’s face it: setting ‘beefstew1’ as your password . You should never underestimate the . is not stroganoff power of strong passwords Long and unique passwords are utterly important – they . With that being said, avoid using the following combinations: provide essential protection from hacking and identity theft any guessed combinations like 12345 (is it still a thing?) any string with sequential numbers or letters; (ABCDEFG – like, for real?) any pseudo confidential combinations like your birth date or address (Gone are the days when the most sensitive information on a phone was contact names and phone numbers.) adjacent keyboard combinations And remember: whatever password you go for, never store your . list of passwords on your device in plain text Also, 2-step verification is a great , serving as an additional layer of security. Or, to make your life easier, install NordPass on your devices. NordPass helps you create strong and difficult-to-crack passwords. anti-hacking measure Use Business Devices (If Possible) Okay, this one’s . Undoubtedly, using business devices at home creates an – and . a bit controversial additional security threat that is unauthorized use However, since the pandemic cracked open, people are less likely to have somebody over, so this con is leveled off. In general, personal laptops tend to have than your company-issued devices. Therefore, a remote worker cannot be sure whether the . weaker security controls device has been affected And once a newly-minted remote specialist and uses , the . signs in remotely to corporate networks cloud-based applications whole business gets infected in mere seconds If the use of personal equipment cannot be avoided, make sure to keep close to (at least, , for god’s sake!). data protection measures office security standards install an anti-virus A Phish is Still a Phish Even at Home With many companies around the globe rolling out work-from-home arrangements, cybercriminals are already . Typically, will target remote workers in a bid to get hold of or get access to company accounts. looking to cash in on the trend phishing emails their personal data Thus, in one phishing campaign featured by security researchers at are sending out remote workers a that to a . Cybercriminals are using COVID-19 as a subject matter for this phishing scam. Minecast Threat Intelligence, cybercriminals credential-stealing scam takes employees fake OneDrive login Even if you follow a link and end up on a legitimate-looking site, make sure to check its trustworthiness before giving out any . personal data Ideally, to your go-to websites and don’t give away your credentials like it’s a party flyer. After all, you don’t come up to the strangers in the street and blurt out your card details, do you? limit your online visits The Takeaway Whether you're a pro or banished from the office due to the pandemic, make sure you are stemming from remote work. work-from-home able to handle cyber threats Whereas, your company is accountable for the necessary infrastructure and and plans, try , from your part. We hope that with these practices you can get started with making your home office running in a safe way. applicable security guidelines to minimize your exposure to cybersecurity risks Subscribe to HackerNoon’s newsletters via our subscription form in the footer.

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