As more businesses transition to remote working, it is business-critical for SMEs to develop a continuity plan, to ensure the smooth running of their operations.
Here are some of the basics to get things started…
🕥 Develop a Business Continuity Plan – Develop a comprehensive plan to identify and assess potential risks, and to provide strategies for how to best mitigate or avoid them. Consider the risks associated with remote work, such as cyber security threats and data loss, and develop a plan to protect your business.
🕥 Implement Security Measures – Ensure that your remote workers have access to the necessary tools and resources to be productive, while also safeguarding your data and systems from potential threats. Consider implementing multi-factor authentication, firewalls, antivirus software, and other security measures.
🕥 Establish a Communication Protocol – Establish clear communication protocols between employees and management, and make sure that everyone is aware of the expectations and procedures for communication. Use a secure messaging platform and ensure that all remote workers are aware of the rules and regulations for using it.
🕥 Train the Team – Make sure that all employees understand the importance of maintaining security procedures. Provide remote workers with the training and resources they need to properly use the systems, tools, and applications they need.
🕥 Monitor Activity – Monitor employee activity on a regular basis, to ensure that all remote workers are adhering to the established policies and procedures.