In this episode of Breaking Down I.T. with Steve, we tackle one of the biggest security challenges facing modern businesses: managing and securing remote employees and outsourced staff like Virtual Assistants.
When your team uses personal devices (BYOD) or works outside the office walls, how do you enforce your company’s security policy and protect sensitive data?
Owner Steve Shaff breaks down the critical steps to securing your distributed team:
The BYOD Headache: Understanding the risks when employees use their own computers for company business and why "trusting them" is not an IT security strategy.
Non-Negotiable Controls: Discover the essential security controls—like Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and specific remote monitoring tools—that must be enforced on every device accessing your network, regardless of ownership.
Virtual Assistant Security: Learn how to onboard and manage outsourced staff to ensure they adhere to the same compliance standards and data protection rules as your internal employees.
How PDX IT Services Can Help:
We specialize in securing the modern workforce. Using our Managed IT Services approach (as referenced on pdxittech.com), we deploy Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Mobile Device Management (MDM) tools to ensure every endpoint—owned or borrowed—is monitored, patched, and compliant with your security policy.
Tune in to learn how to keep your data safe while enjoying the flexibility of a remote team!
