Cyber security guidance on working from home 

The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton, has published guidance from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), on working from home securely. 
The recent Covid-19 situation has suddenly presented IT personnel and indeed all users with a set of cyber security challenges that, whilst not unique, are being experienced on a significantly larger scale than ever before. In this context the NCSC has created new guidance which sets out how people working from home as part of the fight against Covid-19 can protect themselves from cyber attacks while staying connected.  
Minister Bruton said: “Now more than ever, people are relying on technology to stay connected. This exposes you to risks which may be unfamiliar. This advise explains the risks of hacking and fraud and how you can protect yourself against them.”
 
WORKING SECURELY FROM HOME
The advice explains how to secure your home office from cyber-related threats, including guidance on:
·         How to avoid email phishing (including vishing) and how to protect your business email;
·         Using your home Wi-Fi securely;
·         Maintaining strong password practices;
·         Using work devices at home;
·         Using personal devices for work purposes;
·         Securing Virtual/Remote Meetings.
 
The National Cybersecurity Centre has urged users to be vigilant, check sources, details and context and report suspicious activity to info@ncsc.gov.ie, your bank or local Garda Station immediately.