Remote work has become permanent for a lot of teams, but the technology supporting it was often put together in a hurry. A VPN duct-taped to a personal laptop and a shared Google Drive isn't a remote work infrastructure — it's a liability.
The Components of a Secure Remote Setup
Managed devices. Company-owned or managed devices give you the ability to enforce security policies: encryption, screen lock, remote wipe. Personal devices cannot be secured to the same standard.
Secure remote access. VPN is the traditional answer, and still a solid one when properly configured. Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) is increasingly replacing traditional VPN for organizations that want more granular control — users only access what they need, nothing else.
Multi-factor authentication everywhere. This bears repeating. Remote work dramatically expands your attack surface. MFA on every system that supports it is non-negotiable.
A centralized platform for files and communication. Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace, properly configured, provides secure file storage, email, and collaboration tools. Files living on personal hard drives or in personal cloud accounts are outside your control.
Endpoint protection. Every device accessing company resources needs real endpoint security software — not just Windows Defender running on default settings.
Getting this right once saves significant headaches later. Book a free assessment to review your remote setup.