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Key security considerations for home and mobile workers
In many cases executive IT and security professionals trust their Information Security departments to provide adequate security to protect employees while operating in their business environment. However it is rare for users to extrapolate this security to a home environment.
What does this mean in practical terms? Well, an enterprise will normally provide a risk analysis of a security threat and then provide adequate controls to mitigate that risk to an acceptable level. And users need to consider the same things when at home. So what are the considerations which IT directors should take into account when looking at cyber security provisions for mobile workers?
Key security questions outlined below:
The above list outlines key security considerations; however the important thing to be noted when reviewing your organisation’s, or even your own personal cyber security, is that no single control will protect users from attacks. IT directors and individuals simply have to make it as difficult as possible for hackers to get through.
Robin Adams, is director of fraud, security and risk management at The Logic Group
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