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‘Stay Home, Work Safe’

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With most of the world under lockdown over the coronavirus outbreak, many are restricted to stay at home and continue their work online. In these times it is imperative that employee takes proper measures so that their computer system is secured. To help develop good security practices one must ensure the following.

  • Only use the tools provided by your organization to work remotely or you might be putting your employer at risk.
  • Take advantage of the cloud when working remotely. Don’t download corporate files onto personal devices.
  • Ensure all of your devices are patched and backed up to eliminate vulnerabilities that can be taken advantage of by attackers.
  • Use only trusted Wi-Fi connections
  • Update your home router with the latest firmware.
A number of companies are offering services to facilitate safe work from home. IBM Security is offering a number of solutions and extended, no-charge access to technologies to help clients alter their operations and security programs to protect remote employees from cyber security criminals capitalizing on these hard times.

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