{"id":82042,"date":"2020-08-10T19:42:13","date_gmt":"2020-08-10T23:42:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digitalmainstreet.ca\/?p=82042"},"modified":"2020-08-10T19:58:03","modified_gmt":"2020-08-10T23:58:03","slug":"your-security-checklist-to-help-protect-your-employees-working-from-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digitalmainstreet.ca\/fr\/your-security-checklist-to-help-protect-your-employees-working-from-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Your security checklist to help protect your employees working from home"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Cyberthreats represent a clear and present threat to Canadian organizations of all sizes, in both the private and public sector.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Security risks on the rise<\/h2>\n

Unfortunately, cybercriminals prey on fear and uncertainty; during times like these, hackers run scams and commit fraud like, but not limited to, email attacks, fake websites, and text scams. Remember, hackers don\u2019t discriminate or care who they attack.<\/p>\n

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Criminals search for organizations relying on outdated or unsecure IT to work remotely. Make sure you take steps to protect yourself!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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If anything, unsuspecting small businesses represent an ideal target for cybercriminals. They count on these businesses to skimp or to implement sporadic and inconsistent cybersecurity measures. And yes, during a crisis, those same criminals capitalize on fear and uncertainty to target employees, especially those unaccustomed to working remotely.<\/p>\n

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In their national\u00a0survey<\/a>, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner found\u00a092 percent<\/strong> of Canadians expressed some level of concern about the protection of their privacy!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Privacy matters<\/h2>\n

Protecting your privacy\u2014and that of your customers and vendors\u2014is another important reason to improve your security. Canadians, as customers, clients, and citizens, expect the organizations they rely on\u2014big and small\u2014to go out of their way to protect any data they provide and their communication, including emails and video conference calls.<\/p>\n

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When employees rely on different devices and apps to share files, send emails, or do video calls, your company\u2019s risk of a security and privacy breach climbs exponentially.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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The most secure strategy<\/h2>\n

Adopt a layered security approach<\/strong>. Think of each security technology or practice as a layer of armour. The more layers you add, the fewer potential breaches and the lower the damage should a hacker breach your cyber defence. Don\u2019t rely on just one layer! One layer of cybersecurity, like an antivirus software, cannot protect your business working remotely. That app or utility is just one piece of the security puzzle you need.<\/p>\n

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Knowledge is power. Visit the\u00a0Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre<\/a>\u00a0for more information about current fraud and identity attacks in your area.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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You may not need to adopt all the technologies or practices we talk about next, but we strongly recommend that you consider them. Think of how they can work together as a digital defence plan. Beyond file protection, your plan must also protect transactional information, databases, lists, and all other sensitive data,\u00a0including your identities<\/u>.\u00a0Remember:<\/strong>\u00a0Identity theft can wreak havoc on thousands of lives.<\/p>\n

Your security checklist<\/h2>\n

From the simple to the more technically complex, here are some security layers to consider when devising your security strategy.<\/strong><\/p>\n