Cybersecurity WFH Do's & Don'ts

✅Ensure all accounts are protected with strong, unique passwords and enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) wherever possible for an extra layer of security.

✅Keep your operating system, applications and antivirus software updated to protect against vulnerabilities.

✅Connect to your company's network through a VPN to encrypt your internet connection, ensuring that sensitive data is transmitted securely.

✅Change the default password on your router, use a strong password for your Wi-Fi and ensure that your network encryption is set to WPA3 or WPA2.

✅Stay alert and verify the sender’s identity before clicking on any links or downloading files, report any phishing attempts to your IT department.

🚫Avoid using personal devices for work tasks unless they are approved and secured by your IT department to prevent potential security breaches.

🚫Always adhere to your company's cybersecurity policies and protocols. Ignoring them can put both your personal information and your company's data at risk.

🚫Do not leave your work devices unattended, especially in public places. Always lock your screen when stepping away, even at home.

🚫Avoid sharing sensitive information through unsecured channels like personal email or messaging apps. Use company-approved, secure communication tools.

🚫Regularly back up your work data according to your company’s guidelines. Overlooking backups could lead to data loss in a cyber-attack or hardware failure.

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