Post on 28-Jul-2015
Around the world, working remotely increased 79.7% between 2005 and 2012 (Global Workplace Analysts)
A typical business is estimated to save $11,000 per remote worker (telecommuter) a year; and telecommuters save between $2,000 and $7,000 a year.
Without proper security, remote working can make businesses vulnerable to security breaches. It can also be a hassle to manage.
“The gap between BYOD use and BYOD policies is both staggering and frightening.”Alan Shimel,CEO at The CISO Group
3 Stepsto ensure that the networks, applications, and devices used in telecommunications are accessible and secure:
“The gap between BYOD use and BYOD policies is both staggering and frightening.”Alan Shimel,CEO at The CISO Group
Step 1:Gain Management / Controlof Remote Devices
The Old Fashioned Way:
Using Microsoft AD and building aVPN tunnel between the device and the home office.
It was a tough time to be an IT Admin.
The Modern Way:
An agent is placed in each remote device, which acts as a bridge back to the central directory.
The Modern Way:
Admins get full control over each remote device from their central AD instance without getting a headache!
1. Rotating passwords
2. Account lockout
3. Local firewall configurations
4. Browser privacy
5. Security settings.
Remote workers must have access to to their tools and to critical information while still remaining secure.
1 Establish centralized access management with a directory
2 Configure both client and server so the directory can control authentication and authorization
1 Establish centralized access management with a directory
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Configure both client and server so the directory can control authentication and authorization
Secure communication between client and server
This can be done with secure HTTP, via IMAPS or other secure protocols, or by encrypting and tunneling communications through a VPN.
Follow the steps, implement bridging technology and a Directory-as-a-Service and you too can manage your remote workers around the world…
Key Takeaway:
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