Security Precautions for Remote Work

In the defense industry, security is essential. As a result, defense professionals working remotely need to remain vigilant, ensuring they’re taking appropriate steps to secure critical data and communications at all times. Often, some of the simplest security precautions are highly effective, making them an excellent starting point. If you’re a defense employee or contractor working remotely, here are some cybersecurity best practices to follow. Use Employer-Provided Devices Only In most cases, professionals working with the Department of Defense (DOD) use employer-provided devices for their computing needs. The primary reason is that safeguards are in place to ramp up cybersecurity. While it’s tempting to use personal devices if you find them more comfortable, doing so is ill-advised. In many cases, using a personal device is explicitly banned by company policy, which puts your job at risk. Additionally, it can cause issues regarding public information requests or could lead to the mishandling of classified ......