Data breaches are consistently affecting companies. Those companies who fail to take precautions will see the effects of cybercrime. Today, 4.3 million Americans work from home part-time or full-time. However, Shred-it says that 86 percent of C-level executives believe that remote working increases their risk for a data breach. This means that while remote working is at an all-time high, there seems to be more vulnerability to a potential data breach. However, there are ways that every business can equip their remote workers with the proper tools to prevent cybercriminals from infiltrating valuable company information.
Always have your device in your possession
While there are ways you can protect the software on your device, it’s still important to have that device in your physical possession. A laptop is stolen every 53 seconds on average, just in airports alone. Cybercriminals are opportunists and will look to swipe unattended devices. That way if the device itself is with them physically, they will have an easier time hacking into it. For a hacker, it’s easier to guess a password instead of downloading harmful malware onto your computer through phishing tactics. Just remember to keep your devices on your person if you are out in public. Turning on the “Find my Device” option is always a great idea. Even though you might have an eye on your devices in public at most times, if someone does happen to take your device, you at least have this program as a backup. Having a secure screen lock option is essential. Whether it’s a 4-number pin, facial recognition, or fingerprint recognition, always use a secure option so hackers cannot get into your device.
