6.7 Remote Working

Security measures should be implemented when personnel are working remotely to protect information accessed, processed or stored outside the organisation’s premises.

To ensure the security of information when personnel are working remotely.

Implementing remote working in information security involves several steps:

• Develop and communicate a remote working policy: Organizations should develop and communicate a policy that outlines the expectations and guidelines for remote working, including access to company systems and data, and the use of personal devices.
• Secure remote access: Organizations should ensure that remote access to company systems and data is secure by implementing measures such as virtual private networks (VPNs), two-factor authentication, and encryption.
• Provide secure devices and software: Organizations should provide employees with secure devices, such as laptops with encryption software and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solutions, and ensure that all software and applications used by employees are up-to-date and secure.
• Monitor and protect company data: Organizations should monitor and protect company data by implementing data loss prevention (DLP) solutions and regularly checking for suspicious activity or data breaches.
• Train and educate employees: Organizations should provide regular training and education to employees on the importance of information security and how to maintain security while working remotely.
• Establish incident response plan: Organizations should have a plan in place for how to respond to and investigate information security incidents and ensure that employees are aware of the plan and their role in it.
• Review and update policies: Organizations should regularly review and update their remote working policies and procedures to ensure they are current and effective in protecting company information security.
It's important to note that remote working policies should be implemented in a way that is flexible and adaptable to the employees' needs and should be aligned with the company's legal and ethical standards.