Increase Your IQ: Working Remotely

Increase Your IQ: Working Remotely

As you likely already know, working from home or the road is more challenging than working from the office, especially if you want to remain secure and keep your data protected. Have you ever used the public Wi-Fi at a coffee shop or elsewhere? From your experience, which Wi-Fi network provides the safest connection:

  • Starbucks Wi-Fi
  • XFINITY 🔒
  • linksys
  • cablewifi
  • attwifi

Only Secured Wi-Fi networks provide potentially safe connections.  As Anthony shared, any of those unsecured networks could be setup by hackers to appear legitimate, but instead be designed to install spyware or key log your computer.  Make sure you always use a VPN to connect to your office even over secured, public Wi-Fi networks.

Did you know you can use your cell phone as a secure Wi-Fi hotspot, creating your very own Wi-Fi network?  Utilizing your personal hotspot is your best, safest bet.  If you need help setting one up on your device, please let me know and I’ll show you.

REMINDER…October is National CyberSecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM)!  This is the best time to sharpen your cybersecurity skills and learn the best ways to avoid security threats.  Remember to #BeCyberSmart.

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Working Remotely During COVID-19

The coronavirus (COVID-19) is presenting new and unique challenges. Many are teleworking full-time for the first time, isolated from co-workers, friends, and family. This resource provides practical tips for taking care of your mental health and general well-being:

http://workplacementalhealth.org/Employer-Resources/Working-Remotely-During-COVID-19


How to Work Remotely and Thrive

Getting started with remote or work-from-home telecommuting can be quite an adjustment. When it’s going right, it can be an awesome way to work! Please check out this article providing some great tips when working from home:

https://www.toptal.com/freelance/how-to-work-remotely-and-still-be-the-best


National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. It’s time to focus on our shared responsibility to keep the online community safe for everyone.

https://it.cornell.edu/ncsam


Tuesday Training… "Removable Media"

Can a thumb drive topple a company? It is more likely than you think. Join Anthony and Harold as they explore the dangers of removable media — the good, the bait and the ugly.