Describe the security issues to keep in mind when you are working ...

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Describe the security issues to keep in mind when you are working away from office.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Describe telecommuting.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Answer to Question 1

When you are working away from the office, there are some security issues to keep in mind.
First, working with sensitive data may be tricky. For the most secure connection, it is best to
always use a company-provided VPN connection. Be sure to thoroughly review your
company's policies on working with sensitive data and connecting away from the office.
Second, take precautions to protect your mobile devices from theft and from accidental
damage caused by dropping a device or spilling liquids on it. Use the passcode feature
equipped on many mobile devices to help keep your information safe. If a device has been lost
or stolen, there are options for locking down the data that are within the computer or mobile
device. You must protect the integrity of your passwords; for example, they should not be kept
in your office desk drawer or listed on your computer. If a criminal has your passwords, it is
much easier to steal your identity.

Answer to Question 2

Telecommuting is a work arrangement in which employees spend at least part of their time
working online, away from the office. Telecommuting saves time, space, and travel costs.
Some people telecommute full-time, but more people telecommute one to three days per
week.
Ideally, telecommuters must be suited to the new work environment and must share the work
ethic and values of their employers. They should possess time management skills, be selfmotivated and trustworthy, and have the ability to work independently. In addition, they must
have the trust and support of their employers so that they will conduct their work from a
remote site and be as productive off-site as they would be working in the company's office.
Telecommuting is best suited to information-based, portable, and predictable jobs or ones that
demand a high degree of privacy and concentration. Some typical telework jobs are
information processing, sales, customer service, research consulting, e-commerce
management, design engineering, graphics design, web development, medical transcription,
writing, editing, and teaching (online classes). Jobs that require face-to-face contact with coworkers or customers, however, can be somewhat difficult to perform as telework. Such jobs
include those of some managers, retail sales staff, construction workers, and the like.