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5 Key Information Security Risks for Home Workers<\/strong><\/h2>\n

For millions of people across the globe, 2020 has seen a seismic change in the way in which people work. According to data from the Office for National Statistics, a mere 5% of the UK labor force worked predominantly from home in 2019<\/a>, a figure which has increased dramatically since the pandemic.<\/p>\n

With many countries banning any non-essential travel and remote work being encouraged and assumed whenever possible, it is likely that we will see a significant increase in out-of-office work long after lockdown has come to an end.<\/p>\n

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Security Risks<\/strong><\/h2>\n

During this unprecedented time, it is unsurprising that many have faltered. Research suggests that around 29% of companies did not have a business plan to protect their network during a major crisis, as well as 86% of companies, between February and March of this year, experiencing security disruptions.<\/p>\n

As well as these disturbing facts, 73% of surveyed employees working from home have not received any specific cyber or information security awareness guidance or training.<\/p>\n

Though the cost of the pandemic is unquestionable, with trends pointing towards remote work becoming the new norm, it is time that those who are fortunate enough to be able to work from home, learn how to work securely.<\/p>\n

Five Key Remote Work Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1. Video Conferencing<\/strong><\/p>\n

With face-to-face communication now essentially impossible, the use of video conferencing software, such as Zoom, has now become common practice for both professional and social interaction.<\/p>\n

Because of the external imperative, many users and companies quickly adopted remote work solutions without a complete understanding of the security standards of many of these companies. Zoom, for example, originally proclaimed to offer end-to-end encryption<\/a>, a claim which was later understood to be inaccurate.<\/p>\n

But it is not just the inherent security of the software which users should be wary of, it is also the way in which they are used.<\/p>\n

Many video conferencing products offer the option to \u2018lock\u2019 meetings once all participants have joined, a feature which can undoubtedly help protect confidentiality. Likewise, meeting ID\u2019s should be protected and only shared with authorised individuals; as in some instances, all that is required to enter is an onscreen code.<\/p>\n

Depending on the type of software being used, there are many controls available, and whichever you choose, these controls should be both understood and utilised.<\/p>\n

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