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Working from home often feels like the luxury of being able to leave the office door open all day.  Sure, it\u2019s convenient, but it still comes with some risks if you\u2019re not attentive to what may be slipping in (or out). Let’s be honest, bad habits and overlooked gaps in remote setups are places where cybersecurity threats thrive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t stress, though.  There\u2019s no need to turn every member of your team into an IT pro in order to be protected, and you don\u2019t need to become a slave to software updates either. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Securing passwords, using tools designed to lock out hackers, and spotting shady links are some of the small changes that lead to big impacts in protecting your remote workspaces.
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Don\u2019t Let Cyber Threats Prey on the Vulnerabilities of Remote Workspaces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A remote workspace is not unlike a scattered fortress. Not every gate is as strong as another, and every team member\u2019s device represents one more gate.  Likewise, home networks vary wildly in their security, some might as well have a \u201cwelcome\u201d mat set out specifically for cybercriminals.  Quite different from the security of centralized office systems. The big reason for this is that devices tend to mix work and personal use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All it takes is for someone to check their email one minute, then download a possibly shady file the next.  Dual-purpose behavior like this leads to doors being left open where they shouldn\u2019t. We can\u2019t forget about the questionable connections of public Wi-Fi. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your favorite place to grab coffee<\/a> might brew up an amazing latte, but it might also be serving up weak encryption.  This could result in your data being exposed to anyone watching closely enough. We\u2019re talking about things like your login credentials or sensitive emails.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Encourage Solid Password Management Habits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Start by considering passwords like the skeleton keys to your digital life. Unfortunately, some folks think of them more like a dollar-store padlock on a massive vault.  One breached account using a weak or reused password makes even the most secure platform vulnerable in seconds. Now, this is where tools come into the conversation.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your team members can create their own unique key when using a random password generator<\/a>. These keys are longer and more complex than conventionally imagined passwords you\u2019d whip up on your own. Once the all-important power password is established, storing it securely matters, too.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Say goodbye to the mental gymnastics once needed for remembering critical logins. Password managers are quickly replacing the reliance upon sticky notes stashed under keyboards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Steps: Maintain Data Privacy Across Devices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keeping your remote workforce secure is more than antivirus software and firewalls.
After all, you wouldn\u2019t lock the front door of your house but leave all the windows wide open. Every device your team uses for work becomes a potentially vulnerable point of entry.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Security is simply non-negotiable. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n