Cyberattacks are on the rise as cybercriminals look to exploit the current COVID-19 pandemic which has left an unprecedented amount of people working from home which is highly unlike any normal working from home situation. As many begin to adjust to life away from the office, it is critical that people remain vigilant and have the knowledge of basic cybersecurity practices which can be easily implemented while working remotely.
Here are some of our top tips for how you can remain digitally secure while working from home and reduce your risk of becoming a victim of a cybercrime.
Collaboration Tools
Most collaborative platforms, such as Slack and Zoom, are relatively safe when they are used to simply facilitate the day to day connectivity between teams. However, it is important to remember the need to take a holistic approach if you are utilizing these platforms. For maximum security, users should modify these applications away from their default settings.
For example, when using Zoom you should consider making the following configuration changes:
It is critical that you remain aware of when meetings are recorded and have a clear understanding of how these recordings may be shared and stored (and for how long).
When it comes, however, to sharing secure and private information, such as company finances and employee data, you should be using more secure communication channels.
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