Secure Remote Work, Without the Stress
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Change the default admin password, disable remote administration unless truly needed, and apply firmware updates quarterly or when notified. Set a calendar reminder so this critical step is never overlooked. If your router is more than five years old, consider upgrading—better hardware brings stronger security and more consistent performance.
Build a Resilient Home Network
Use WPA3 if available, or WPA2 with a long, unique passphrase. Hide WPS, rename the SSID to something neutral, and create a separate guest network for non-work devices. If your employer supports it, place your work device on its own dedicated SSID. Comment below if you want a quick checklist for your model.
Build a Resilient Home Network
Use Multi‑Factor Authentication Everywhere
Prioritize phishing‑resistant options such as FIDO2 security keys or platform authenticators. If you must use codes, prefer authenticator apps over SMS. Enable device prompts with number matching where available. Share in the comments if your team needs a quick-start guide to setup across major services.
Adopt Passphrases and a Password Manager
Use a password manager to generate unique, long credentials for every site. Create a memorable passphrase for your vault and enable MFA on the vault itself. Avoid reusing corporate credentials anywhere else. Curious which manager fits your workflow? Ask and we’ll suggest options based on your platform.
Least Privilege and Session Hygiene
Only request access you truly need and review permissions quarterly. Log out of sensitive apps when stepping away, and set short screen lock timers. Disable admin rights on daily driver accounts. Post your biggest access pain points—we’ll crowdsource tips to streamline without sacrificing safety.
Use a Trusted VPN or Modern SASE
Connect through your company’s VPN or a secure access service edge solution for controlled, encrypted pathways. Avoid split tunneling unless your policy allows it and benefits are clear. Confirm your VPN auto‑connects on untrusted networks. Need help tuning performance? Ask and we’ll troubleshoot together.
Safer DNS and Browser Protections
Enable secure DNS with filtering to block known malicious sites. Turn on browser isolation features, strict tracking protection, and automatic HTTPS upgrades. Consider containerized or profile‑based browsing to separate work and personal activity. Comment with your browser choice for tailored hardening tips.
Phishing Resistance and Secure Collaboration
Be skeptical of urgent scheduling, payroll, or package notifications, especially if they ask for logins. Hover over links, verify domains, and never approve MFA prompts you did not initiate. Share a suspicious message screenshot (with personal details removed) and we’ll analyze it together.
Phishing Resistance and Secure Collaboration
Use official corporate channels for file sharing, enable link previews, and restrict editing permissions by default. Verify sender identity before opening unexpected documents. When in doubt, create a new thread in your team tool and tag the sender to confirm. Post your preferred safe‑sharing checklist.
Data Handling, Backups, and Ransomware Resilience
Label sensitive data and restrict where it can live. Avoid downloading confidential files to personal devices, and prefer managed cloud workspaces. If offline copies are necessary, encrypt them and set calendar reminders to remove them after use. Share your data map—we can help simplify it.
Keep three copies on two different media, with one offsite or offline. Test restores quarterly, not just backups. Snapshot critical cloud folders and ensure version history is enabled. Tell us your platform and we’ll propose a simple, reliable routine that won’t drain your day.
Minimize retention of sensitive files and chat transcripts. Use secure deletion tools for temporary data and wipe old devices before resale. Clear cached downloads weekly. Post your cleanup wins—decluttering reduces exposure and makes compliance far easier.
Document who to contact, how to disconnect from the network, and which logs to capture. Save hotline numbers offline. Practice a five‑minute drill monthly. Share your playbook draft—we’ll help refine it to match your tools and team workflows.
Take screenshots, note timestamps, and avoid deleting suspicious files until advised. Keep personal and work data separated when submitting evidence to IT. If privacy is a concern, ask your security team about redaction procedures. Comment with questions about what to capture on your platform.
After an incident, perform a blameless review: what worked, what failed, and which guardrails to strengthen. Turn lessons into checklists and small automations. Share your takeaways so others can avoid similar pitfalls—community knowledge is a powerful defense.
