28 Check in on Your Security Routine Whether you work from home fulltime, go to the office a couple of days a week, or work full-time in the office, each of us have adjusted our routines to deal with this new lifestyle from the COVID-19 pandemic. With these adjusted routines, it is imperative that we check in on our security routines to ensure the safety of our information and customer information. Some of the tactics we have relied upon in the past can still be helpful to us today, even if our routines look different. So, what does it mean to “check in” on our security routines? Consider these questions: • What kind of habits make up a security routine? • How can I monitor these habits and controls for myself and my employees as we encounter different types of risk every day? • Is there guidance I can turn to for extra tips? Change Passwords Frequently Many institutions have implemented policies that force passwords to be changed on some sort of frequency to prevent fraudulent logins. Even if an account you use doesn’t have this type of policy in place, consider updating passwords for your frequently used accounts to ensure further security. Don’t Share Passwords out of Convenience If you’re an administrator, manager, or officer of some sort for your institution, you may have elevated administrative privileges for certain accounts. None of your passwords should ever be shared with anyone else, including those within your organization. This can lead to unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, and destruction of data. Implement Multi-Factor Authentication This is especially helpful for employees working from home who must access your institution’s network over a VPN. Home networks are not always as secure as the network of By Samantha Torrez, Conetrix
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