Business Considerations with a Remote Workforce

Keeping Your Organization Strong and Secure

In early 2020, hundreds of thousands of businesses had to move workers out of the office to their homes as quickly as possible in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. There wasn’t much time for deliberation. Sorting through all the logistics of a remote workforce can prove challenging to manage even in the best of times. So it’s easy to imagine the unsettling atmosphere and short timeframe made it especially difficult for these businesses. Yet, it had to be done. Now, even as shelter-in-place restrictions have lifted for many, a large number of organizations continue to work remotely. In fact, many see telework as a potentially viable long-term solution.

However, operating a remote workforce comes with inherent risks and concerns businesses must account for on a regular basis. If you’ve switched to a work-from-home structure at your organization, you’ve probably encountered a few of them already. From preventing cybersecurity incidents and fraud to ensuring sales tax is properly calculated for NEXUS, if you intend to maintain even a partially remote workforce, you must stay informed and vigilant. Doing so will help you protect your business, even as restrictions relax and having remote workers becomes the new normal.

Cybersecurity for Remote Employees
It’s imperative to protect your data and infrastructure from attack as your employees work from home. Cybercriminals are using this turbulent time to prey on people who have their guard down. A recent study by OPENVPN found that one in three organizations have dealt with a security incident due to an unsecured remote worker. The same study found that 70 percent of IT professionals believe remote staff pose a greater risk than onsite employees. These remote technology environments are vulnerable in different ways than in-office environments. And, understanding that a cyberattack could be devasting, it’s important to practice prevention and put the right tools, systems and procedures in place to protect your organization.

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