Want to know the secret to keeping your remote workers safe from a majority of cyber-security threats?
Well, as simple as it sounds, it is to learn what the major threats look like. To see, sense and smell every major type of cyber threat. Okay maybe not smell, but you get the idea.
Once you learn the key attributes of these major cyber-threats, you are more likely to be able to identify any malicious links, suspicious communications and security vulnerabilities in your network, which ALL play a major role in keeping your organisation safe!
Below we take a look at 3 specific threats that are prevalent for remote workers who are either working from home or within a public space, with the dependent variable being outside the safety of the organisation’s on-premise network.
#1 Phishing
What is it?
When a hacker sends a fake message across a digital platform, designed to trick the recipient into revealing important and sensitive information to the sender
How to stay safe?
Educate your workforce by setting up training days and simulation activities, to ensure your workforce, especially managers (who are often the target of phishing emails) are able to identify malicious emails.
#2 Password Attacks
What is it?
When a hacker attempts to steal your password. If successful, malicious malware can be uploaded to your network and your files can be held for ransom.
How to stay safe?
By simply implementing multi factor authentication and creating complex passwords which have nothing to do with you or your organisation.
#3 Network Eavesdropping
What is it?
When a hacker targets unsecured or open networks in an attempt to obtain, delete or modify data that is being sent between two devices.
How to stay safe?
Mitigating risk starts with access control across all of your systems and programs, which can halt a hacker’s interest and effectiveness in a heartbeat if they target someone with low-level access.
Conclusion
There is no doubting that remote working can bring about some incredible benefits to an organisation such as increased employee morale and a workforce that can work collaboratively from wherever in the world, however, that’s not to say there aren’t challenges that need to be addressed.
From a cyber-security lens, through holding regular training days, implementing multi-factor authentication and user access control, your remote workforce will be set up for success, without having to worry about a multitude of cyber threats.