Statistics indicate that approximately 60% of employees in the United States are working from home due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. This has created problems for employers due to the increase in cyberattacks.

With businesses rapidly deploying remote systems and networks to support employees working from home, hackers are taking advantage of increased security vulnerability to steal data, generate profiles, and cause disruptions. Fortunately, the following cybersecurity tips could help keep data and your devices safe while you work from home.

1. Invest in a High-rated Antivirus Software

This is the simplest but one of the most effective cybersecurity tips to secure your data and devices against cyberattacks while you work from home. A comprehensive antivirus offers automatic remote working security against threats, such as:

• Malware
• Trojans and Worms
• DDoS attacks
• Phishing scams
• Zero-day attacks
• Spyware
• Computer viruses

Additionally, investing in a comprehensive antivirus protects you from online threats and automatically updates itself to protect you against new and emerging threats.

2. Install the Latest Software Updates

Software updates help fix cybersecurity flaws and enable you to safeguard your data and devices. Therefore, it is important to update software whenever you are alerted about new features update.

3. Ensure Your Company VPN is Strong

Many company policies require employees to connect their network through a virtual private network (VPN). This system secures information transmitted between the employee and the company through data encryption, limiting unauthorized third-party intruders to intercept sensitive data, such as financial records and customer information.

You can also increase the cybersecurity of your VPN through:

• Regularly update your passwords
• Using the strongest possible authentication method
• Limit using public Wi-Fi, unless logged in through VPN
• Ensure you log in through a secure channel

4. Secure Your Home Wireless Network

Strengthening the security of your home Wi-Fi network reduces the chances of facing threats and interruptions from cybercrooks. You can increase the security of your home wireless network by:

• Creating a strong and unique password
• Enable network encryption
• Update your firmware, such as the latest security version
• Change the name of your wireless network
• Limit access to certain MAC addresses

5. When Working from Home Ensure Your Email is Secure

Email is the primary communication channel for many organizations. However, it is one of the easiest means of communication to exploit. When using emails, ensure the following:

• Use a strong email password
• Be aware of phishing attacks
• Access emails through a secured VPN network.

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