White paper: Key considerations for implementing secure telework at scale

The ability to rapidly transition an organisation’s workforce to telework is an essential component of a business continuity plan. However, remote workers create additional security requirements and different security challenges than on-site employees.

Remote workers often connect to the enterprise network over insecure or untrusted networks, potentially enabling eavesdropping, and use devices in insecure areas, where they may be lost or stolen. Advanced users may have requirements that cannot be met by a standard virtual private network (VPN) client.

Beyond these basic requirements, teleworkers may use untrusted devices to access company resources and are more likely to fall prey to social engineering during a crisis, creating more security risks. Additionally, these employees must be able to access cloud-based resources without significant network latency. It’s for these more advanced requirements that basic security controls won’t offer adequate security for a majority-remote workforce. This white paper explores remote workforce needs in more detail.