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You're tasked with securing remote access for employees. How can you ensure both convenience and safety?

Curious about the balance between remote work freedom and security? Dive in and share your strategies for achieving both.

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You're tasked with securing remote access for employees. How can you ensure both convenience and safety?

Curious about the balance between remote work freedom and security? Dive in and share your strategies for achieving both.

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    Vardaan Arora

    IT and Cybersecurity Lead @ Siemens SI Buildings | IT/OT Security Advocate | Helping Leaders Secure the Built Environment

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    To ensure both convenience and secure connection to organisation's internal resources and crown jewels, one needs to ensure a layered defence approach considering the following strategies: 1. Establish secure connecting using SASE or VPN. 2. Zero trust model and implement multi-factor Authentication (MFA): 3. Strong end Endpoint Security with EDR and XDR 4. Remove domain access and implement software listing. 5. Avoid data leakages with CASB and DLP solutions. 6. Implement Secure Remote Desktop Solutions 7. Adequate detection capabilities such as analysis using SIEM/SOAR and other UEBA solutions. 8.Establish a comprehensive and mandatory security awareness program (and just trainings)

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    Shuvon Md Shariar Shanaz

    Ex World Top 1 TryHackMe • Hacker • Bug Bounty Hunter • Penetration Tester • NASA HOF

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    Balancing remote work flexibility with strong security requires a mix of technology, policies, and employee awareness. Implementing zero-trust principles, enforcing multi-factor authentication (MFA), and using endpoint security tools help protect remote systems. Clear security policies, regular training, and secure access methods like VPNs or cloud-based identity management ensure that employees can work freely without compromising data.

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    John Mankarios

    MBA | Qatar CSO30 | Global CIO 200 | CISO of the year 2025 | Vice President @ QInvest LLC | AI | Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions | Cyber Security | Data Privacy | IT Strategy | Panelist | Keynote Speaker

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    To balance security and convenience in remote access, implement these best practices: 1. Use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) – Adds a crucial security layer beyond passwords. 2. Adopt a Zero Trust Model – Verify every user and device before granting access. 3. Implement Secure VPNs & ZTNA – VPNs encrypt traffic, while Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) offers more granular control. 4. Enforce Endpoint Security – Require device compliance with security policies (antivirus, patches, encryption). 5. Monitor & Log Access – Use SIEM tools to track activity and detect anomalies. 6. Educate Employees – Train staff on secure remote work practices.

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    Alexia Wong

    Tuition teacher. Earned Community Top Voice Badge in Teaching in '23 and Community Top Voice Badge in Cybersecurity in '24.

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    To ensure both security and convenience, you need to first assess the level of security of their devices and your system. This is so that you would know what steps needs to be taken in order to ensure that it's secure. You must then implement multi-factor authentication. This is to ensure that only authorized employees have access to the system. You must also use encryption tools. This is to ensure that any information sent remotely wouldn't be stolen and deciphered by hackers.

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    Yusuf Purna

    Chief Cyber Risk Officer at MTI | Advancing Cybersecurity and AI Through Constant Learning

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    In my experience, the key to secure yet seamless remote access lies in layered controls that don't sacrifice user experience. Implementing a robust Zero Trust Architecture, combined with adaptive multi-factor authentication and endpoint detection, ensures security without creating friction. Cloud-based secure access service edge (SASE) models also help unify access control and performance. I've seen organizations succeed by aligning security with workflow—security must enable, not obstruct. Start by mapping user journeys and enforcing least privilege without disrupting productivity.

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    Mavuduru Gurucharan

    Cyber Security Team @ SYNTHOQUEST PRIVATE LIMITED | Cybersecurity, SOC, Threat Hunting | Aitam EEE 2021 - 25 | LEAD MANAGER AT BRANDING JESTER

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    Balancing Security & Convenience in Remote Access Secure access shouldn’t slow teams down. Here’s how to get it right: ✅ Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) – Extra layer, minimal effort. ✅ VPNs & Zero Trust – Secure connections, least-privilege access. ✅ User-Friendly Security – Simple, clear policies reduce friction. ✅ Regular Monitoring – Detect threats without disrupting work. Strong security doesn’t mean complexity—it means smart protection. How do you secure remote teams? #CyberSecurity #RemoteWork #ZeroTrust

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    Santosh Kumar FIP, CISSP, PMP, CISA, CHFI, AIGP

    Cybersecurity & Data Protection Leader | CISO & DPO Expertise | GenAI Architect | Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP) 🏫 IIT Madras| IIM Indore

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    "Security and convenience are like two ends of a seesaw - finding balance is the art." 🎯 Deploy enterprise VPN with split tunneling 🎯 Implement Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) 🎯 Utilize conditional access policies based on risk 🎯 Enable secure MFA that doesn't frustrate users 🎯 Provide managed devices with pre-configured security 🎯 Create self-service portal for common security needs 🎯 Deploy endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools 🎯 Establish automated session timeouts by sensitivity 🎯 Use cloud security access brokers for SaaS security 🎯 Implement browser isolation for high-risk activities 🎯 Create simple security guidance with visual cues 🎯 Monitor for unusual access patterns continuously

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    Folasade Adegoke

    Cybersecurity Leader | Cloud & Risk Expert | Award-Winning Career Coach & Speaker | EdTech Founder | Advisory Board Member | Canada’s Top 100 Black Women to Watch

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    Securing remote access is all about balancing security with usability. Implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA), endpoint security, and zero-trust principles helps ensure safety without making access too cumbersome. Regular security awareness training also empowers employees to play their part.

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    Mohammad Syed

    Cybersecurity Architect | AI/ML & Multi-Cloud Strategist (AWS/Azure/GCP) | IAM/PAM Specialist | Founder | Thought Leader | Mentor

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    Remote access: a double-edged sword of productivity and risk. How do we wield it safely? Start with a robust VPN solution, ensuring encrypted connections for all remote workers. Implement multi-factor authentication - it's a game-changer for security. Next, focus on endpoint protection. Deploy and maintain up-to-date antivirus software on all devices. Consider mobile device management for company-owned hardware. Don't forget the human element. Regular security awareness training is crucial. I've seen firsthand how it can thwart potential breaches. Lastly, monitor and log all remote access attempts. Anomaly detection can be your early warning system.

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