How Do You Maintain Business Continuity When Working Remotely?
As more businesses shift to remote working, SMEs must develop a continuity plan to ensure the smooth operation of their operations.
Here are some fundamentals to get you started…
🕥 Create a Business Continuity Plan — Create a comprehensive plan to identify and assess potential risks, as well as strategies for mitigating or avoiding them. Consider the risks of remote work, such as cyber security threats and data loss, and devise a strategy to protect your company.
🕥 Execute Security Measures — Make sure your remote workers have the tools and resources they need to be productive, while also protecting your data and systems from potential threats. Consider putting in place multi-factor authentication, firewalls, antivirus software, and other security measures.
🕥 Establish a Communication Protocol — Create clear communication protocols between employees and management, and ensure that everyone understands the communication expectations and procedures. Use a secure messaging platform and make sure that all remote workers understand the rules and regulations.
🕥 Train the Team — Ensure that all employees understand the importance of following security procedures. Provide remote workers with the training and resources they need to use the systems, tools, and applications they require.
🕥 Monitor Activity: On a regular basis, monitor employee activity to ensure that all remote workers follow the established policies and procedures.
