With the increased availability of broadband access and VPNs, telecommuting is more viable for many workers. But with this new opportunity comes new risks. While telecommuting is an advantage for employees, making sure they adhere to security policies can be a . . .
With the increased availability of broadband access and VPNs, telecommuting is more viable for many workers. But with this new opportunity comes new risks. While telecommuting is an advantage for employees, making sure they adhere to security policies can be a headache. If you're aware of the security issues, it will be easier to guide telecommuting employees as they set up their home networks, and you'll end up with fewer security problems.

A telecommuting setup presents several challenges: secure communications, physical security and environmental concerns. All employees working from home need a secure connection to the corporate network. Workers linking back to the corporate network either via e-mail or by uploading work become an extension of the LAN. As such, the danger of spreading Trojans, viruses or other malicious code rises.

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