Telework Initiatives to Enhance Safety New Coronavirus March 2 4:56
In order to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, the government is promoting teleworking from home, but companies that have newly introduced telework are increasing the chances to take out important data, so efforts are being made to increase safety. Is.
Many companies are introducing telework as a countermeasure against the new coronavirus, but since data handled at work is usually taken to homes, security measures to prevent cyber attacks and loss are important.
Among them, an IT company in Minato-ku, Tokyo, which operates a travel-related site, has set up a system in which more than 60 employees can telework from last month.
Until now, about half of the employees had to use a server that can only be accessed from inside the company for security reasons, so it was necessary to go to work, but advanced encryption for communication to protect data security This means that technology has been adopted to enable external access.
Suddenly, we decided to introduce telework, so we took measures to reduce the amount of information needed and exchange information with other companies.
Ai Hamamoto of this IT company involved in the introduction said, "Since it was a sudden introduction, we have to correct it if we find problems while operating it. We want to promote telework with safety first."
Expert "Clear rules"
Regarding telework security measures, Kazuhiro Hayashi of PwC Consulting, who is familiar with information security, points out that it is necessary to clarify rules when handling data from outside.
Hayashi says, "When taking data outside the company, it is necessary to clarify rules such as making sure that files and communications are encrypted, and prohibiting the use of public wireless LANs where communications are not encrypted. It's important to keep records in case of misconduct or misconduct. Telling employees that you're keeping records will increase security awareness. "