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Working from Home Security Tips

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With a vast majority of the workforce working remotely, employees have an increased responsibility to protect the sensitive information they may access through the day.

Secure Your Home Office

  • Shred or put away sensitive documents when they are not needed.
  • If working outside, do not leave your devices unattended.

Tech Tips

  • Secure your home router by changing the default password.
  • Keep all software updated.
  • Use multi-factor authentication for all personal accounts (e.g., email, social media).

More details: 25 Working from Home Security Tips for Staff and Employers in 2022 | UpGuard

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Questions about Information Security?

Office of Information Security
214-648-7600

informationsecurity@UTSouthwestern.edu