If you have a work laptop/computer assigned to you, do you need to take additional steps to secure it while working from home?

If you have a work laptop/computer assigned to you, do you need to take additional steps to secure it while working from home?

1 Expert Answer

Jeffrey Morris, PhD

Assistant Professor, School of Computer and Cyber Sciences,  Augusta University

Much like being in the workplace, the same rules apply:


You should log out of the device once you are done working for the day. This prevents accidental use of the computer by others in the home.


Turning the device off when not in use is a good way to ensure this.


The device needs to be physically secured as well.


If the device does not have an anti-virus software program installed from work, you need to ensure it has it before you use it at home.


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