Remote Worker Tipsheet for Corporate Connections

This guide provides essential tips for securely connecting home computers to corporate environments, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. It outlines various security measures and best practices that remote workers should follow to protect their systems and data. The document emphasizes the importance of keeping operating systems up to date with security patches, particularly highlighting that Windows 7 is no longer supported. It recommends maintaining active antivirus software with daily updates and scans, as well as running regular anti-malware checks. Additional security measures include URL filtering to prevent access to unsafe websites and ensuring that wireless networks are secured with strong passwords and WPA2 encryption. The guide also advises on safe internet browsing practices, such as using strong passwords, avoiding questionable sites, and being cautious with personal information. Finally, it discusses the limitations of video and audio streaming over Remote Desktop Services, suggesting that local workstations should be used for such applications.