When working away from the office you shouldn’t use internet cafes, public Wi-Fi or shared computers when accessing sensitive or restricted information. If possible, it’s best not to use personal laptops or home computers for this type of work. It’s better to use a company laptop with all the necessary security controls installed. It’s good practice to make sure that restricted information is password protected and that laptop hard drives and memory devices are encrypted. When working remotely it’s important to connect to the office network using a secure connection, especially in public areas using a wireless connection.

Remote workers can be vulnerable to scams and data breaches. It is important that every company includes cyber security considerations in their remote working policy. For example: Do employees use company laptops and phones? What access do they have to sensitive data? Do they know who to contact regarding any cyber security issues or concerns?