The flexibility to work remotely has become a coveted benefit for today's workforce.
This arrangement also provides valuable flexibility for employers. The today' seamless
remote work environment allows companies to hire the best person for the job, regardless of where they're located. This can be especially beneficial for smaller businesses because it can greatly reduce the overhead required to expand into new regions.
All of this means that your business likely has a lot of employees doing a lot of work away from their desks. Whether they are permanently remote, working from home on occasion or simply finishing up a project during business travel, the result is the same.
While this can be a boon for overall productivity, it also means that company information must be accessible from outside the friendly confines of the office. Without proper precautions this can put your business at risk for disruptive and expensive security breaches. Here are three ways to help ensure your information stays safe.