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 ?

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 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 .

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

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 .

Though it might seem obvious , providing company laptops and phones where possible allows a business

It is especially critical to check for privilege escalation attacks , whereby an attacker will exploit vulnerabilities

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