Home Office Safety and Security Week

<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Conduct a safety audit</h3><p class='facts-text'>Perform a full security sweep of your home workspace. Look for any potential hazards that could compromise safety or productivity, like loose wires, overloaded sockets, or poorly insulated windows. Also, identify any areas where personal or professional information could be accessed by unauthorized individuals.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Encrypt your devices</h3><p class='facts-text'>Use this week to ensure all your work devices are encrypted. Encryption protects information by transforming it into an unreadable code, which can only be decoded using a special key. By encrypting all your devices, you're adding an extra layer of security to your workspace.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Organize a safety training session</h3><p class='facts-text'>Invite a local safety expert to offer a virtual training session on home office safety. This could cover topics such as proper ergonomics to avoid strain, fire safety measures and how to secure sensitive information. It's a productive way to learn critical safety practices while also engaging with other remote workers in the community.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Secure your Wi-Fi network</h3><p class='facts-text'>An unsecured Wi-Fi network can echo an open door invitation for hackers to access your personal and professional information. Update your Wi-Fi router's default name and password, enable network encryption, and regularly update your router's firmware to ensure your network is secure.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Upgrade your cybersecurity software</h3><p class='facts-text'>Ensure that all your devices have the latest versions of antivirus and anti-malware programs. These tools continuously scan for threats, automatically limit the damage if an intruder penetrates your defenses, and will guide you in the necessary steps to regain control.</p></div></div>