Cybersecurity Checklist for Remote Work
by
Jon King, Manager, and
Francis Tam, Partner, Cybersecurity Services
A record number of employees are working remotely as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. There's an increased reliance on virtual private networks (VPNs); devices that normally wouldn’t leave the workplace environment are more exposed to the internet. Therefore, the likelihood of a cyberattack is increased.
This list is a starting point that could help you evaluate security considerations for long-term remote work.
The considerations listed here should be reviewed within the context of your organization’s complete information security program with close attention focused on the specific threats, risks, and vulnerabilities unique to each organization.
For more details, please see COVID-19 Can Lead to Cybersecurity Risks—Protect Your Organization.
If you’d like to view a PDF version of the checklist above, please click here.
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Jon King has been managing technical infrastructure systems and advising on security policy and practices since 2006, concentrating on risk mitigation and avoidance; change management; systems and network engineering; audit compliance; and data recovery. He can be reached at (949) 221-4062 or jon.king@mossadams.com.
Francis Tam has practiced public accounting with a focus on risk and compliance consulting since 1994, concentrating on risk-mitigation activities relating to information technology and security. He can be reached at (310) 295-3852 or francis.tam@mossadams.com.
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