While rushing to roll out remote work capabilities, many small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) overlook vital security considerations. Now that working remotely has become the norm, users lose the protections of company firewalls, making IT security more critical than ever before.
Remote Security Checklist for Small to Medium-Sized Businesses
Can your internet bandwidth handle remote work?
Even before COVID-19, remote working was already quickly becoming the new normal. It took a pandemic to tip the scale, and now most jobs are being done from home. But it’s not always a smooth ride. There are many things that can cause productivity dips, one of them being limited internet bandwidth.
Security best practices for remote workers
Working from home increases employee autonomy, cuts costs, and ensures the health and safety of the company during the coronavirus pandemic. The problem is, it also increases the likelihood of security breaches since employees are working outside the company's security perimeter.
5 Easy exercise moves to keep you fit when working from home
The coronavirus pandemic has greatly disrupted people’s daily lives, forcing many to stay at home and work remotely. But even if you don’t have your usual access to a gym or workout studio, it’s important to stay active. Good thing there are exercise moves that you can do at home without needing any equipment.
Have your staff work from home with the proper gear
One of the major hurdles of shifting to a work-from-home setup is that the hardware your employees have at home can be very different from what they’re used to at the office. More than their computers and smartphones, these are the things your staff will need to set up their own home office.
Cloud services in demand due to pandemic
Providers of cloud-based services are experiencing a steep increase in demand these days, as the COVID-19 pandemic goes global. Because of the pandemic, many employees are working from home, relying on digital productivity and collaboration tools to get their job done.
Autocomplete password risks
Web browsers come with features to improve user experience. One of the most popular ones is auto-fill passwords. These are designed for users to store and automatically use their account credentials to access websites and other applications. While auto-fill passwords are convenient, they come with security risks.
7 Ways to avoid getting stuck when working remotely
Companies across the globe are now looking into remote work to keep their employees safe from the coronavirus pandemic. Today's technology allows you to collaborate and communicate with your team from the comfort of your home. However, working remotely means there may be times when it is difficult to keep your day interesting and you might get "stuck" in the same routine, leading to burnout and even depression.
IoT security 101: Things to remember
Internet of Things (IoT) devices and appliances are proving to be excellent ways to leverage automation in pursuit of profitability and customer satisfaction. As with any device that connects to the internet, they need to be configured to protect business and personal data.
What is single sign-on and who is it for?
An average business uses over a thousand cloud services. Even if small businesses use just a few dozen apps, securely managing account logins is still a huge hurdle for both users and administrators. Single sign-on (SSO) is an excellent solution to this issue, so let’s dive into how it works.