Security News > 2021 > February > COVID-19 Is Requiring Us to Implement Cyber Distancing (Part 2)
In Part 1 of this two-part series, we discussed the concept of "Cyber distancing" for employees asked to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
While working from home or even while at work for that matter, follow these steps to avoid behaviors that may let the bad guy in.
While working from home we need to avoid engaging in practices that may typically circumvent controls at work.
If possible, stay connected to your work environment via a VPN. Most companies will already have one established for remote work connections but it's also a good way to add an additional layer of security to your own network.
Cyber distancing your devices and ensuring that any data sent between your work and home network is done through an encrypted channel can only further protect your company's assets while we remain quarantined in our homes for the foreseeable future.
If you're using your own personal laptop while at home for work, it's important to make sure its patched and up to date.