Safe remote working
These days it is common for us to work remotely from different locations, and how we connect and manage the company's information and systems can differ from the office. Therefore, it is important to have clear and simple routines that everyone in the company knows. That way the risks of information being unavailable, changed or destroyed are reduced.
Below, we have listed factors that are important to consider when you or your co-workers work from home.
Things to consider if you have co-workers or employees
- Make sure your employees know and understand the importance of the routines for working from home.
- Decide how to best connect to the internet. Is this to be done only via a mobile phone and their own mobile data or can employees use their home network?
- Ensure that all employees can access the resources they need to do their job securely.
- Make sure your co-workers and employees get help and answers to any questions as quickly as possible so that they do not take shortcuts and pose a security risk.
Things to consider when working from home
- Do not use private devices for business-related work. Do not use company devices for private use.
- Use the screen lock or always log off when you leave your computer.
- Do not let unauthorized persons have access to sensitive information. Therefore, be particularly aware of the information you handle digitally, in paper form, and during phone calls and distance meetings.
- Install security updates as soon as you are prompted (computers, tablets, and mobile phones).
- All user accounts should have strong passwords. It is a good idea to use two-factor authentication where possible.
From: Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth