{"id":7351,"date":"2020-05-11T10:47:13","date_gmt":"2020-05-11T17:47:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nkn.org\/community\/blog\/5-steps-to-secure-remote-access-nkn\/"},"modified":"2020-12-12T15:55:45","modified_gmt":"2020-12-12T15:55:45","slug":"5-steps-to-secure-remote-access-nkn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nkn.org\/zh-hans\/community\/blog\/5-steps-to-secure-remote-access-nkn\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Steps to Secure Remote Access | NKN"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Remote access is essential for most businesses because of the COVID-19 pandemic<\/a>. It\u2019s crucial to ensure that<\/strong> remote access is safe and secure<\/strong>, especially since\u00a0 hackers and cyber attacks are likely to try and exploit the vulnerability of businesses during this transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In order to ensure that all your staff is working on a safe network, some processes need to be in place for it to be effective. Keeping your data safe is essential<\/strong>, so here are five steps to secure remote access for your business<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related: <\/em><\/strong>Secure Remote File Access for Network Attached Storage (NAS)<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does A Security Manager Do?<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

A cybersecurity manager<\/strong> <\/a>is worth putting in place to help oversee your IT systems<\/strong>. They mainly work on the protection and detection of threats to the system<\/strong>. The goal is to plan accordingly in case of a cyberattack incident while also responding to the detection of threats and cyberattacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strengthening the remote access you have<\/strong> is necessary to avoid these dangers online, and a security manager can certainly help to do that. In addition to detecting threats, they should also be working with staff to help reduce the risk of cyberattacks<\/strong> with relevant training and policies in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Would You Need To Secure Remote Access?<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

As much as remote access <\/strong>can help employees work from home or on the move, it\u2019s become a target for modern hacking and data theft.<\/strong> There’s a growing number of people using online applications and services, so the threat of becoming victim to malicious attacks continues to grow.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, <\/strong>data breaches<\/strong><\/a> exposed 4.1 billion records <\/strong>in the first six months of 2019<\/strong>, and this is concerning because a lot of personal data could be leaked<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Need a peer to peer network connectivity protocol? <\/em><\/strong>Check out NKN <\/em><\/strong><\/a>for more information<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Secure Remote Access<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Remote access<\/a> can be challenging to manage for any business that\u2019s only getting used to it for the first time or hasn\u2019t used it before. It\u2019s good to do the basics like generating strong passwords<\/strong> and making sure your staff are being vigilant <\/strong>and using common sense<\/strong> when it comes to dealing with suspicious-looking emails or browsing safely on the work computer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Assume Hostile Threats Will Take Over<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Securing remote access can be done efficiently if you are always assuming that your company will be at risk of hostile threats over time. This means that you\u2019re always ready to take action<\/strong>, should it ever occur. With remote access, you can\u2019t rely on your own network security <\/strong>to provide the typical safety it brings at the workplace. There\u2019s more risk at home in terms of how secure the local wireless system<\/strong> is that the staff member is using.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might also want to consider any personal portable devices<\/strong> like mobiles<\/a> that staff use for work because these can also become infected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Develop Policy Defining Telework, Remote Access<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Another way of securing remote access is to develop a policy that defines telework when it comes to remote access<\/strong>. For example, this security policy might want to mention the types of devices that can be used for a particular way of working, whether it\u2019s an approved personal phone or a work laptop that you\u2019ve supplied to the staff member. The type of access they get might also be defined depending on who they are within the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might want to consider tiered levels of remote access <\/strong>depending on your company, and data sensitivity<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>is something to consider too.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Configure Remote Access Servers to Enforce Policies<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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It\u2019s worth configuring your remote access<\/strong> to a single point, such as an agency\u2019s network perimeter, that ensures there\u2019s only one entry point for your network<\/strong>. Compromised servers can often be used to jump to and from other systems on the network, which is only going to cause more damage, and using NKN <\/a>can help ensure that these problems don\u2019t happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related: <\/em><\/strong>How To Use nsh to Run Secure Remote Commands On Ubuntu 18.04<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Secure Telework Client Devices Against Common Threats<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Remote devices like laptops and handhelds should have the same security control as company devices. Try to secure your own devices against common threats where possible. You should ensure personal <\/strong>firewalls<\/strong><\/a> can support multiple policies <\/strong>and configure it to work for both the workplace environment <\/strong>and the private environment of staff members.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Employ Strong Encryption, User Authentication<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Encrypting data to protect the files you have on your clients and the communications <\/a>you have between one another is crucial. It might also be worth putting in a two-step authentication process where the staff member has to verify themselves before gaining access.<\/strong> This can help ensure it\u2019s your staff member that\u2019s accessing the system and not some random hacker who got the information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to Do if Malware is Already Discovered?<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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If malware has already been discovered, don\u2019t panic <\/strong>because you\u2019ll need to concentrate on managing the situation as quickly as possible.
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Scan Your Networking Using Your Antivirus System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most systems that you have in place to act as a firewall for your network might have the programs in there to help remove the infection. Scan your network<\/strong> using this system and follow the instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking for <\/em><\/strong>secure, low cost, and universally accessible connectivity?<\/em><\/strong> Contact nkn today<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disconnect The Infected Computer From Network<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If the scan hasn\u2019t worked in terms of removing the infection, then it\u2019s time to disconnect the computer and any others that have been infected from the network.<\/strong> This will help prevent the spread of malware <\/strong>because everyone is using the same network. Once you\u2019ve disconnected it, you can then run the scans on the other computers to ensure it hasn\u2019t reached any other desktops<\/strong>. You should also avoid using the web at this point because that can give hackers access to the financial information that a staff member might have stored there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let Your Tech Team Handle The Rest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve pinpointed all the infected hardware, it\u2019s now time to leave it to your tech team to handle the situation<\/strong>. They can go through the process of eliminating the infection while making sure to back up all the data on the computer and restoring it to its original function.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Your remote access must be as secure as possible, so this might be a good time to invest in IT security<\/strong>, whether that\u2019s hiring someone with the experience like a security manager, or outsourcing it to a company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NKN<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>motivates internet users to share network connections and utilize unused bandwidth. Their robust networking infrastructure enables application <\/strong>developers <\/strong><\/a>to create a decentralized internet solution<\/strong> so that everyone can enjoy secure, accessible, and affordable connectivity.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

That way, your employees can enjoy a safe and secure network connection<\/strong> for them to collaborate, share files, and to get the projects done on time all at the comfort of their own home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related:<\/em><\/strong> Encrypted Messaging: What Is It and Why You Should Use It<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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