Risk & Business Magazine Spectrum Insurance Spring 2020 | Page 26

REMOTE WORK AND CYBER RISK
CORONAVIRUS AND
MANAGING REMOTE
WORKER CYBER RISKS
G
iven the implications of the
coronavirus (COVID-19)
outbreak, countless
employees across a variety
of industries are working
remotely. While this allows businesses
to remain operational, it can create a
number of risks, particularly for those
who fail to take the proper precautions.
Above all, information security is one
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the greatest challenges for companies
allowing remote work during the
COVID-19 outbreak. When an employee
is at the office, their work is protected
by safety standards that keep your
company’s network and data secure.
However, an employee working from
home may not have the same safety
measures in place to protect your
organization’s devices and information.
In order to safeguard your business
and employees from data breaches,
cyberscams, and viruses, consider the
following strategies:
•
Train employees on how to
detect and respond to phishing
attacks. Criminals prey on
unfortunate circumstances,
seeking to capitalize on victims
during times of panic and