About this course
Remote and hybrid work have become permanent fixtures for many organizations, and with that shift, the security perimeter has moved from the office network to home Wi-Fi routers, coffee shop hotspots, and personal devices. This course covers the specific, practical security habits remote and hybrid employees need, drawing on established telework security guidance from NIST and CISA.
Home network security is a foundational starting point: NIST guidance recommends securing home Wi-Fi with strong, current encryption (WPA2 or WPA3) and a unique, hard-to-guess password, since a compromised home network can expose every device connected to it, including work laptops and phones. Where an organization provides a VPN, using it consistently for work traffic adds an important layer of protection, and both VPNs and home network equipment should be kept updated with current security patches.
Working outside a home office introduces its own risks: public Wi-Fi networks, shared workspaces, and visible screens in cafes or airports all increase the chance of data exposure or device theft. Simple habits, like using a privacy screen, locking a device before stepping away, and avoiding sensitive work on unsecured public networks, meaningfully reduce this exposure.
This matters because remote work has also become a more attractive target for attackers, who know that remote employees may be relying on less-monitored home networks and personal judgment calls in place of office-based controls. Organizations that equip remote and hybrid employees with clear, practical guidance close much of that gap.
This course is designed for all employees who work remotely or in a hybrid arrangement. After completing it, learners will be able to secure their home Wi-Fi network appropriately, use company VPN and remote access tools correctly, protect devices and data while working in public or shared spaces, and recognize when a home or remote setup needs IT attention.
Topics covered
- Securing home Wi-Fi: encryption, passwords, and router updates
- Proper use of VPNs and company remote access tools
- Physical device security in public and shared spaces
- Safe file handling and avoiding personal cloud storage for work data
- Recognizing phishing targeted at remote workers
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