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A study by Indusface shows the most secure states for employees working remotely in 2025.

As more employees work remotely, cybersecurity and internet reliability have become crucial considerations.

A new study by Indusface shows the most secure states for employees working remotely in 2025 by analyzing factors such as the number of scams per 10,000 residents, the cost of scams, and the average internet speed per state.

Research highlights

• North Dakota is the most secure state for remote working, scoring 9 / 10, with fast internet speeds( 210.37 Mbps download, 68.79 Mbps upload), low latency( 26 ms), and a strong income-toexpenses ratio( 1.29)

• Mississippi and Nebraska tie for second place, both scoring 8.8 / 10. Mississippi has the lowest scam costs($ 25.8 million), while Nebraska boasts a high income-to-expenses ratio( 1.37)

• Rhode Island offers the fastest download speed in the top 10( 257.48 Mbps) but experienced the highest scam rates( 31.4 per 10,000)

• Idaho has the highest scam rate in the top 10( 27.1 per 10,000) but has low scam costs($ 26.8 million)

North Dakota

The Indusface research reveals North Dakota is the most secure state for remote workers in 2025, achieving a top secure score of 9.0 / 10. The Peace Garden State stands out for its low scam rate of 22.5 per 10,000 residents, reflecting a robust cybersecurity environment with fewer fraud risks and digital threats.

While its scam rate is slightly higher than neighboring South Dakota( 21.5 per 10,000), North Dakota has better internet infrastructure, with a median download speed of 210.37 Mbps( 11 % faster than South Dakota) and a median upload speed of 68.79 Mbps( 93.2 % faster than South Dakota). These speeds ensure smooth and reliable online connectivity, a crucial factor for remote workers. Combined with a strong income-to-expenses ratio of 1.29, North Dakota offers both financial stability and a secure, efficient environment for remote workers in 2025.

In joint second place are Mississippi and Nebraska, scoring 8.8 / 10. Mississippi stands out with a low scam rate of 20 per 10,000 residents and has one of the lowest scam costs nationwide at $ 25.8 million, highlighting its strong cybersecurity environment and affordability. Nebraska, however, has a better internet infrastructure, with a median download speed of 199.43 Mbps( 12.4 % faster than Mississippi’ s 177.39 Mbps) and a median upload speed of 40.79 Mbps( 20 % higher than Mississippi’ s 50.98 Mbps). Additionally, Nebraska boasts a stronger income-to-expenses ratio of 1.37, compared to Mississippi’ s 1.18, offering greater financial stability for home workers.

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