Founded in 2001, SDC CPAs is a company that meets the need for investigation and forensic accounting by claim adjusters and attorneys. Headquartered in Aurora, Illinois, SDC CPAs also works with companies to implement safeguards against hackers and improve their cyber security.
More employees are working remotely today. This presents an opportunity for cyber criminals to perpetuate theft of crucial company information. Thankfully, there are measures that employees and employers can take to reduce their risk of falling victim to hacks.
For employees working remotely, caution should be their guiding light. They should keep their devices up to date with the latest anti-virus and anti-malware protections, use private internet connections as much as possible, and set up multi-factor authentications on all their accounts. They should only conduct company business using their company emails and company-provided laptops. Employees should also exercise caution when it comes to “urgent” emails. Hackers often send employees emails, using addresses that look like their bosses’, asking them to urgently send money or download a file that may be malware. If an employee receives such an email, he or she should contact the employer for authentication.
For employers whose staff work remotely, cyber security involves educating their employees in sound internet safety practices. For example, they should remind their employees to keep confidential information guarded, and if any of it is printed, it should be shredded after use. They should make available company laptops for work on company projects and instruct employees to report any equipment loss or theft immediately. Last, they should give employees their emergency contact information in case there is a need for urgent reporting.
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