Welcome to the wild and crazy world of remote work. There, your biggest job challenge may be keeping your data safe rather than a midday raid snack. Many people in the remote world wear their cozy pajamas to the office (yes, I know you wear cozy pajama bottoms and a shirt and tie for Zoom calls) and their home office. Swap your ergo chair for a kitchen stool before diving into cybersecurity, which brought a whole new level of excitement, or zombie virus fear, depending on how you look at it. Let's take a closer look at the comedic mishap and important security measures in the age of working from home.
Once upon a time, your biggest concern was whether your co-workers would see you browsing memes on your work computer during work hours. This time, the stakes were even higher. Can you protect your work data while cats parade across your keyboard like in the final scene of a Broadway show? I was in Manhattan just last week, and just past Central Park, a lot of people This came to mind as I watched myself work from my home office window. But honestly, as long as the job gets done, it's an added benefit. It's a win-win. However, you need to keep cybersecurity in mind, stay highly organized, and stay productive. Don't let your pet boa near your keyboard. This is completely out of scope.
Multi-factor authentication has been less about security and more about whether your toddler tweets gibberish to your boss while you're making breakfast or making pancakes in the morning. And always make sure your camera is turned off when you're not participating in a Zoom meeting. This is Cybersecurity 101 folks.
Virtual private networks (VPNs) are touted by cybersecurity teams as the knight in shining armor for remote teams. We protect your data by creating a secure tunnel for your internet traffic. I know, I've made and dug some myself and it sounds pretty cool, but tunnels slow down connections and freeze video during calls and turn portraits into digital Mona Lisas. , until you realize you could be frozen in something so unique and beautiful. On the other hand, the smart refrigerator decides to update the software during the presentation and takes up all the bandwidth. In fact, if this download takes up all your bandwidth, you'll have another problem. This simple download shouldn't cause any major problems, so I'll have to solve another problem another day.
Ah, Zoom calls. A magical portal to the world of business casual. This means a nice shirt and pajama pants separated. Try this new business casual look on your next date to the hottest new restaurant in town. Here in the jungle, wild creatures (aka your colleagues) come in many forms – silent oracles who speak wisdom from the void (remember the void), eternalized in digital freezes reminiscent of the works of Picasso Frozen Frozen Wanderer (i.e. Mona Lisa) set against the backdrop of the ancient Blue Period, and from beach escapades to the surface of Mars, as if Elon Musk's space travel had become a reality for the average man or woman. Drawing background enthusiast. Amidst this chaos, especially if you're presenting to an external customer, keep sensitive information off the screen and be aware of what you're seeing on screen before deciding to screen share your part of the presentation. .
Phishing attempts are no joke. Seriously, I don't want to take this lightly. However, their execution can be hilariously bad at times. “Dear[enteryournamehere}pleaseseeyourpassworddetailsbelowThankyouPSThisisoursecurityteam”Really?IfscammersaregoingtotrytoscamusatleastuseGrammarlyRecallwhetheranemaillooksaslegitimateasa$3billwithBenjaminFranklin'sfaceonitora$5billwithRosaParks'faceonitProbablyit'snotlegal[InsertNameHere}pleasetobeconfirmingyourpassworddetailsbelowYouThankMePSTheSecurityTeam”Really?ifscammersaregoingtotrytotrickuslet'satleastuseGrammarlyRememberifanemaillooksaslegitimateasathree-dollarbillwithBenjaminFranklin'sfaceorafive-dollarbillwithRosaParks;itprobablyisnotlegitimate[ここに名前を入力してください}様、以下でパスワードの詳細を確認してください。ありがとうございます。PS。セキュリティチームです。」本当に？詐欺師が私たちを騙そうとするなら、少なくともGrammarlyを使いましょう。電子メールが、ベンジャミンフランクリンの顔が描かれた3ドル紙幣や、ローザパークスの顔が描かれた5ドル紙幣と同じくらい正当に見えるかどうかを思い出してください。おそらくそれは合法ではありません。[InsertNameHere}pleasetobeconfirmingyourpassworddetailsbelowYouThankMePSTheSecurityTeam”Really?ifscammersaregoingtotrytotrickuslet’satleastuseGrammarlyRememberifanemaillooksaslegitimateasathree-dollarbillwithBenjaminFranklin’sfaceorafive-dollarbillwithRosaParks;itprobablyisnotlegitimate
Backups are essential. It's very easy. Home networks frozen by refrigerator software updates are not yet supported. It's as reliable as a weather forecast during a hurricane. Backing up your files is extremely important, but when your backup fails mid-way because your network decided to take a nap right after your cat stepped on your keyboard, you wonder if using a pen and pencil wasn't such a bad idea after all? You may think so.
Let's laugh at the absurdity while zealously protecting our digital lives while navigating the peculiarities of remote work. Cybersecurity in the age of remote work is like herding cats in the night, but strong passwords, secure networks, and a healthy dose of humor can keep your data safe and your spirits high. . That's not a zombie pun. Remember, the only thing more important than the security of your coffee is the security of your computer. Cheers to staying safe and a little sane in the comfort of your own home.
