Office network and Wi-Fi: why one flat network is a risk
Guests, cameras, printers and the accounting server on the same network? Segmentation stops one infected device from reaching everything.
Read articleRemote work makes life easier for employees — and for attackers, if access is organized badly. Remote desktop open to the internet, personal laptops without protection and shared passwords are common causes of incidents.
Access
- Use a VPN or zero-trust access with MFA. Never publish remote desktop (RDP) directly to the internet.
- Give each employee access only to the systems they need.
- Disable access immediately when someone leaves the company.
Devices
- Company laptops with disk encryption, up-to-date systems and endpoint protection.
- If personal devices are allowed, define minimum requirements and keep company data in managed applications.
- Automatic screen lock and a policy for lost or stolen devices.
Home and public networks
- Change the default password of the home router and update it.
- Avoid public Wi-Fi without VPN; a mobile hotspot is usually safer.
- Do not let family members use the work laptop.
Remote access should be as convenient as possible for employees — and as inconvenient as possible for everyone else.
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