Strengthen Cyber Security in the Home Office, with Tetrabyte, Managed IT

WFH culture means it’s not just the Office we have to worry about protecting. Our home offices are also at threat from cybercrime.

The home office is not a new concept, but neither has it been so in demand before now. The last two years have seen the need for a computer, desk, and comfortable chair in our homes skyrocket.

Computing Support Company Tetrabyte is one of the Leading Managed IT firms within the UK. They have years of experience in creating a reliable brand capable of remotely assisting the home office worker… and they report seeing considerable changes in the volume of workflow they are encountering day today.

A year on from the outset of the coronavirus pandemic and the ONS has reported that nearly 50% of us have done some work from home. Whilst we are all familiar with the concept of protecting our software from outside intrusion in the office, how many of us have been paying attention to cybersecurity in the home? In contrast, we have been focused on moving out of the office.

With WFH an integral part of the modern lifestyle, let’s review how you can lessen the strain on your firm’s IT department whilst simultaneously protecting yourself from cybercrime at home.

Does Cybercrime Happen in the Home?

We know that hackers will often target large companies, but we don’t often hear about what they can do to the individual, because your firm’s data on  clients is worth more than a single individual’s data.

When a hacker targets an individual, it is known as social hacking and is usually done with a single express intention in mind. They might want your bank details, or to seek out passwords to sites you hold accounts with for financial gain.

However, when you start to bring your work home with you, more risks open up. Your computer is now a portal for hackers to use to gain access to Company documents.  Therefore, extra precautions need to be taken.

Tetrabyte’s tips on Protecting the Home Office from Cybercrime

So how do you ensure that your home office doesn’t become a target of cybercrime? Follow these three tips from market leaders in IT Support, Tetrabyte.

1 – Ensure your firewall is turned on and up to date

A firewall is your first line of defence against cyber-attacks. It won’t prevent every attack, but if you have a firewall on, and the next person the hackers target doesn’t, it’s enough to see you left alone.

2 – Update all Systems

If your computer is telling you it needs an update, then do it. Don’t leave it for a few days because you have several tabs open. Close everything and start again. Update your systems to prevent easy access to hackers, especially when you are dealing with Company data.

3 – Install the Company’s Antivirus Software

Any Company worth its salt has antivirus software for use within its offices. Since you are now working from home, it stands to reason that you would be able to take advantage of this.

Install the antivirus software and keep your Company’s IT team in the loop for all other company software solutions. They just might help you avoid a data leak and save the firm a fortune.

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