FEATURE : REMOTE WORKING

Companies can no longer rely on the security strategies that were designed for in-office working .

Here ’ s a 9-point plan from SaaS specialist Indusface for keeping company data safe as remote roles rise .

But with such a significant increase in remote roles , how can employers ensure their data remains protected ?

If it is not possible to provide employees with devices , at the very least employers should ensure that workers have access to everything they need to secure their own devices , such as company-provided anti malware software .

2 . Scan and penetration test applications

The experts at application security SaaS company Indusface have provided their specialist insight to help employers ensure their data remains safe with the increase in remote roles .

Nine ways to protect company data in remote roles

1 . Provide company devices

Though it might seem obvious , providing company laptops and phones where possible allows a business to fully manage and secure the devices being used to access company data . Moreover , it is highly recommended that all your devices be updated and encrypted with SSL certificates .

Penetration testing is one of the best ways to protect against data breaches as it simulates real-world attacks on systems , highlighting vulnerabilities that could otherwise be exploited by hackers .

It is especially critical to check for privilege escalation attacks , whereby an attacker will exploit vulnerabilities to access a system or application with limited privileges and then elevate their access rights to access highlevel , sensitive data .

Building defences against these attacks will ensure that even when a remote employee ’ s credentials are compromised , the access to critical applications is limited to the user ’ s primary role .

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