10 Remote Staff Cybersecurity Tips – Stay Secure with Outsourced

With remote staff now a core part of global business, safeguarding your operations from cybersecurity threats has never been more important. Many companies have embraced remote staffing solutions not only as a response to COVID-19, but also for their long-term cost-effectiveness, flexibility, and access to top talent globally.

Outsourced, a leading provider of remote staffing in the Philippines, is ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified. We offer secure and high-quality remote staffing solutions that prioritise your data security and business continuity.

Remote Staff Cybersecurity Tips

Here are 10 cyber security tips for every remote user;

1. Think before you click. Be sure to only click links from trusted senders. Malicious links can disrupt computer operations, get your personal information or even control your device entirely.
2. Up-to-date anti-virus. Have an antivirus installed in your device and constantly update it. Scan your computers frequently for protection.
3. Secure with passwords. Use strong passwords and change it regularly. Do not use the same password on different accounts. It is essential to keep hackers away from your data.
4. Back-up files. Make it a habit to back-up your files either on physical location or on cloud, especially critical data. If unfortunately, hackers get the chance to erase your files, you can at least recover them.
5. Beware of phishing. Be vigilant to identify fraudulent emails and messages that appear to come from popular websites or from sites that you trust. Pay attention to the URL of a website and never respond to requests for personal or sensitive information via email.
6. Don’t use public Wi-Fi. Refrain from using public Wi-Fi without going through a Virtual Private Network (VPN). The VPN uses encryption and other security tools to ensure that only authorized users can access the network and the data cannot be intercepted.
7. Be careful on what to share on social media. Whether you are using a personal or work account, cyber criminals can gain insights on sensitive information from public websites.
8. Safe keep your device. Never leave your computer unattended especially in public areas. Do not share your credentials or computer to anyone. Always take caution when using your computer to keep it in its best working condition.
9. Gain more cyber security knowledge. Attend online training and seminars about cyber-attacks and security to learn new preventive and defensive ways in protecting data information. Stay up to date.
10. Maintain 24/7 IT support. It Is important that staff are aware of the hotlines they can contact whenever a threat is suspected to guide and assist in their proper response actions.

Looking for Secure Remote Staffing Solutions? To learn more about how Outsourced can help you build a secure remote team in the Philippines, contact us today. Your business is safe with Outsourced, your trusted remote staffing partner.