Editing Remote work (section)

===Information security===
Effective remote work requires appropriate training, tools, and technologies. Remote work arrangements can introduce [[Computer security|cybersecurity]] risks, and following recommended best practices is important for maintaining security. Common guidelines include using antivirus software, restricting family member access to work devices, covering webcams when not in use, utilizing virtual private networks (VPNs), relying on centralized storage solutions, creating strong and secure passwords, and exercising caution with email communications to guard against scams and security breaches.<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://usa.kaspersky.com/resource-center/threats/remote-working-how-to-stay-safe | title=Cyber Security Risks: Best Practices for Working from Home and Remotely | publisher=[[Kaspersky Lab]]}}</ref>

In 2021, a ranking based on data breaches, stolen records, privacy laws, victim counts, and financial losses identified Vermont, South Carolina, South Dakota, Alabama, and Nebraska as the top five safest states for remote workers in the United States.<ref>{{Cite web | title=The Safest States for Telecommuters | url=https://go.verizon.com/resources/safest-most-dangerous-states-telecommuting/ | website=Verizon Resource Center |date=February 17, 2021}}</ref>

A 2020 survey of over 1,000 remote workers found that 59% of respondents felt more cyber-secure when working in-office compared to working from home.<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrobinson/2020/06/19/is-working-remote-a-blessing-or-burden-weighing-the-pros-and-cons/ | title=Is Working Remote A Blessing Or Burden? Weighing The Pros And Cons | first=Bryan | last=Robinson | work=[[Forbes]] | date=June 19, 2020 | url-access=limited}}</ref> A survey conducted by FlexJobs found that 28% of remote workers reported experiencing technical problems, and 26% cited Wi-Fi connectivity issues as challenges.<ref name="The Balance" />