We’re predicting 2017 will be the year remote working really takes off as advances in mobile technology and changing lifestyle needs mean more and more workers will say goodbye to the traditional nine-to-five.
As we discussed here, if your business is to undergo a successful digital transformation, then remote working needs to be at the centre of your strategy.
And although there are a great many benefits involved in having employees work remotely, it’s not without its risks – so here’s all you need to know about personnel security in remote working…
A practical guide to remote working security
The Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) protects national security by providing protective security advice on physical security, personnel security and cyber security/information assurance.
And this protective security advice is built on a combination of the following:
- what science tells us (our research and development programme)
- our understanding of the national security threat
- our experience and expertise
- effective relationships with private and public sector partners
- policy considerations.
And given that October 2016 is European Cyber Security Month, we thought we’d share this great infographic with you to highlight exactly how you can keep personnel data secure among remote workers.
So if you’ve ever wondered what the difference is between homeworking and teleworking, wanted to weigh up all the pros and cons of remote working for both your business and its employees, or want to work out whether or not your business and its employees are suited to remote working, then read on…
How has remote working worked out for you?
To read more about remote working, visit the ConferenceCall.co.uk Work From Home Hub
What experience has your business had when it comes to offering remote working? Have your employees thrived and productivity improved? Or has it had a negative effect on output? And have you ever encountered any security scares?
Let us know your experiences in the comments below.
