Did you know that, according to an Ivanti post, before the pandemic VPNs accounted for 10 percent of all data transmissions, and now they account for over 90 percent?
With this high percentage of people working from home, the need to support them in a remote function becomes even more essential and the capability of remote working is now mission critical, so here are our top 3 tips.
- Secure It
All remote workers require a secure remote access platform, though the security level will depend on the level and functionality of their roles. While outside of the business firewall the most important things to consider are endpoint security, user authentication and access control.
You need to make sure only your employees have access to your system, and the right security will prevent cyber hacks, plus it needs to be compatible with the computing platforms you are using, whether that’s Windows, CAD, Salesforce etc.
This methodology has been proven effective in warding off potential security threats and data breaches.
- Communicate It
The biggest issue we have seen with everyone working from home is that communication doesn’t always filter down, or important notifications get buried in an email inbox. Our sister company Axenisa’s product ENgage! fits well in this arena. ENgage! streamlines the way businesses communicate during major incidents acknowledging and resolving issues faster while reducing their impact on operations. It works remotely informing subscribers of any issues, wherever they are, no matter what department they are in. So even working at home (and not on your emails) you can be notified immediately via your mobile device, so you are able to take action.
- Future Proof It
Future proof your remote working by looking at the needs of your business, does the security need to cover just employees or will customers be accessing certain aspects of your system? Can you update the system as your company grows and evolves? Ask yourself the pertinent business questions and look at your roadmap for the coming years, make sure you build in a remote working policy and a review timetable to keep abreast of changes.
Remote working can have benefits and challenges, but it’s something the majority of us have now had a taste of during the last year’s lockdown. Whether we choose to continue working from home is yet to be seen, but what we do now know is there is the infrastructure, security and ability to make it a successful option in the future, providing a new mind set to flexible working, which can only be a good thing.
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