Cybersecurity Matters

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 May 13, 2020  Joel Manzer  1 Comment  onlineeducation, parenting a child with autism, security, work from
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A recent Waveform survey revealed that 57.7 percent of the US workforce recently started working
from home due to the coronavirus crisis.
For those of us with special needs children at home, telecommuting poses its own unique set of
challenges, many of which can be overcome with a little forward planning and organization.
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But while we’re busily concentrating on keeping our kids happy and engaged and being the best
employee possible at this trying time, it’s all too easy to let cybersecurity slide. Because the switch to
remote work was so sudden, plenty of companies and employees barely had time to get their digital
security ducks in order.
Thankfully, there are several quick and easy steps you can take to batten down the virtual hatches.
Make sure you’re aware of the myriad corona-inspired scams and malware making the
rounds. Beware of emails that appear to be from the World Health Organization (WHO)
and other leading organizations. Unfortunately, cybercriminals are capitalizing on the
crisis and increasing their output.
Check what kind of cybersecurity measures your company is covering. Before you
purchase your own top-line antivirus and malware software, nd out if your employer is
providing this. Many companies are o ering company-wide subscriptions to keep their
data safe, even on personal devices.
Use a VPN for secure connections. VPNs, or Virtual Private Networks, e ectively protect
data transmissions by encrypting the data. Again, your company may provide VPN
protection so ask rst. Beware of free VPNs as these may compromise data more than
they protect it.
Allow automatic software updates, particularly on work-related programs. Software
updates patch any errors or potential access points found, so it’s important to keep all
programs up to date. Check you have automatic updates enabled.
Follow any cybersecurity guidelines your company provides.
While you probably feel like you have enough on your plate (justi ably!) taking a small amount of
time to properly secure your telecommute systems can make a world of di erence to your work and
your company.
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