There are plenty of articles informing you about protecting your information from phishing scams, malware, computer viruses, and hacking. We won’t dwell upon it. We will, however, discuss home security and your responsibility to protect your employers’ equipment and user data. Therefore, when working from home, consider the following:

• Remote workers should treat their home security just as they would if working from the office, including arming their home security system and leveraging smart home alarm security devices;
• Industry data proves that more than 90% of burglaries happen in residential areas, where homes are typically unprotected while the occupants are at work-the family pet doesn’t count;
• It goes without saying; remote workers should adhere to corporate-approved protocols, hardware and software, from firewalls to VPNs;
• Assign a unique Alarm code to every person entering and leaving your home;
• Ensure you have a proper Alarm Security System installed by a reputable Alarm Security company in your area;
• Ensure a local ULC compliant Monitoring station monitors your premises.
• Ask your employer; if your company computer is stolen, is the equipment covered by their insurance? If not, will your home insurance cover the cost?
• The physical security of a laptop or other stuff is paramount, including how information is backed up if you are not connected to the office network while working.

The experienced professionals at Colonnade Security in Ottawa, Ontario, with over 35 years of security experience, will provide you with top of the line equipment, expert installation and user demonstration, client-focused service and vigilant monitoring from a ULC monitoring station in Ottawa. We offer Option 2  when purchasing your system from us. We can finance your Alarm system, or you can buy the system upfront.

Once you complete your initial term, you will own your alarm security equipment!