From INCIBE, through the Internet Security Office, always concerned about the cybersecurity of all users, we put at your disposal a series of resources that today, more than ever, take on special relevance due to the fact that teleworking entails a series of risks that we should minimize.
If the company provides you with the necessary resources for teleworking, follow its instructions to the letter, making exclusively professional use of the laptops or any other technological device provided. We do not recommend, under any circumstances, manipulating them, modifying their settings, set by the company's IT team, or lending them to other people.
On the other hand, if you are going to use a personal device to perform your work duties, it is vitally important that you follow these tips:
Get your device ready to work with it
Install an antivirus tool to protect it from potential threats. Learn more at: Keep up to date with computer viruses .
Update your operating system and any other programs, browsers, applications or tools you have installed to the latest version. More information at: Update yourself and your devices.
Create a separate user account on your device to separate your personal australia phone number data and professional workspace. Learn more at: Make use of user accounts .
Install a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to create a private connection between your device and the company server or suggest that your company do so. Learn more at: What is a Virtual Private Network and what are its benefits?
Safeguarding information
Periodically make backup copies of the information you generate or store on your device to avoid losing it. More information at: What data should be protected?
Protect the information you have stored by encrypting the hard drive, directories, folders or files that you consider to contain the most critical and confidential information for the company. More information at: Encryption and secure storage of files step by step.
Be cautious about the networks you connect to
Check your home Wi-Fi router settings to make sure all basic security measures are in place. Learn more at: Your router, your castle. Basic measures to protect it.
Avoid connecting to open and/or public Wi-Fi networks, since you don't know what security measures they have in place, who may be connected to it, or what their intentions are. More information at: Free connection in sight! Should I connect my mobile?
And additionally…
Use your common sense and pay close attention to news, messages, emails or any other information you may receive through the different services you use to avoid becoming victims of online fraud or downloading malware by taking advantage of deceptive techniques, such as social engineering.
Likewise, don't believe any news you receive. Check the information and don't forward messages participating in the dissemination of fake news and hoaxes .
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If you have any questions or problems, please call us at 017, the cybersecurity helpline that INCIBE provides 365 days a year. The call is free and confidential.
