Falls Technology ServicesA home office should be as dependable as the one at work, and just as safe for business information. Here's what to put in place.
Keep work and home separate
- Use a work computer for work, and don't let family members use it
- If you must share a computer, give each person their own sign-in
- Keep work files in the company's storage (OneDrive, Google Drive or a server), not just on the desktop
Secure the home network
- Change the router's admin password from the default
- Use WPA2 or WPA3 security with a strong Wi-Fi password
- Keep the router's software updated, or replace a router that no longer gets updates
- Put smart TVs, cameras and gadgets on a guest network if your router supports it
Protect the accounts
- Turn on two-step sign-in for work e-mail and anything else you can
- Use a password manager
- Lock the screen when you step away (Windows key + L on a PC)
Make video calls reliable
- Use a network cable for the work computer if you can
- Put the router somewhere central and open, not in a cupboard
- A headset makes you easier to hear and stops echo
- Face a window or a lamp, not away from it
Plan for the bad day
Know who to call if the computer fails, and check that your work files are backed up. A phone hotspot is a good backup if the internet drops.
We set up home offices for employees and owners: secure Wi-Fi, a reliable connection, and the work accounts done properly.
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