Remote work has expanded the attack surface for bad actors. In a traditional office, you could rely on a firewall to keep everyone safe. Now, every employee's home router is a potential entry point.
But you don't need a massive SOC (Security Operations Center) to be safe. 90% of breaches can be prevented with good hygiene and standard tools.
The Essentials
1. **Identity Management:** Use a tool like 1Password or LastPass to ensure every employee has unique, strong passwords. Ideally, enforce Single Sign-On (SSO) wherever possible.
2. **MFA Everywhere:** Multi-Factor Authentication is non-negotiable. It is the single most effective way to prevent account takeovers.
3. **Device Management:** Ensure that all laptops used for work are encrypted (FileVault on Mac, BitLocker on Windows) and that software updates are applied automatically.
Security isn't a product you buy; it's a process you follow.