The Complete Remote Team Security Guide 2026
Everything your organisation needs to secure a distributed workforce — from home office devices and cloud collaboration tools to mobile phones, contractors, and third-party access. One guide. Every role. Every environment.
- 01Why Remote Security Matters
- 02The Remote Threat Landscape
- 03Policy & Governance
- 04Identity & Access Management
- 05Securing Remote Devices
- 06Home Network & Connectivity
- 07Collaboration Tool Security
- 08Data Protection & DLP
- 09Cloud & SaaS Security
- 10Contractors & Third Parties
- 11Security Awareness & Culture
- 12Monitoring & Incident Response
- 13Role-Based Checklist
- 14Master Checklist
- 15Free Security Review
Why Remote Work Changed the Security Equation
The traditional office firewall is gone. Every home network, personal device, and cloud login is now a potential entry point — and most organisations are not adequately prepared for this permanent architectural change.
The Home Network Problem
Home routers run default credentials and unpatched firmware. Shared networks mix corporate laptops with smart TVs, gaming consoles, and IoT devices. Any compromised device can be a pivot point to reach the corporate laptop on the same network.
Reduced Visibility
When everyone worked in the office, security teams saw all traffic and all devices. Remote work fragments that visibility across dozens of locations and ISPs, creating blind spots attackers exploit undetected for weeks.
Shadow IT Explosion
Remote workers adopt tools independently — personal WhatsApp for business data, personal Google Drive for shared files. Each unapproved tool is a data governance gap outside IT’s control.
Third-Party Sprawl
Remote-first organisations rely more on contractors and freelancers than office-centric ones. Each external party is a supply chain risk — and most receive far more access than they actually need.
Personal Device Creep
Corporate data now sits on personal phones with no MDM, personal clouds with no DLP, and personal email with no MFA. The device itself becomes the weakest link in the security chain.
AI-Powered Social Engineering
Attackers now impersonate Teams, Slack, Zoom, and DocuSign. AI-generated spear-phishing emails in any language are indistinguishable from genuine communication without technical verification controls.
“The shift to remote work created an attack surface expansion unlike anything we had seen in decades. Organisations that treated it as a temporary arrangement are still paying the price.”
— IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2025The Remote Work Threat Landscape
Specific threats targeting distributed and hybrid teams in 2026
Who is most targeted?
Policy & Governance Foundation
Security controls without policy are unenforceable — this is where every remote security programme is built
Essential policies for remote-work organisations
Remote Work Security Policy
Defines approved devices, home network requirements, VPN and MFA requirements, approved applications, rules for working in public spaces, and what workers must do if a device is lost or compromised. Every remote worker signs this before access is granted.
Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
What employees can and cannot do with corporate systems and data. Covers personal use of corporate devices, approved vs unapproved applications, cloud storage rules, and social media behaviour involving company information.
Data Classification & Handling Policy
Defines data sensitivity tiers (Public, Internal, Confidential, Restricted) and the handling rules for each tier when accessed remotely. Workers need to know whether a specific file requires a managed device and VPN.
BYOD Policy
Minimum security requirements for personal devices, MDM/MAM enrolment, what corporate data may be stored, and the organisation’s right to wipe corporate data containers. Employees must accept before using personal devices for work.
Third-Party Access Policy
How contractors and vendors are provisioned, what systems they may access, how sessions are monitored, and how access is revoked when the engagement ends. Minimum security requirements for third-party devices and networks.
Governance essentials
- Named security owner accountable for remote security even without a full-time CISO
- All policies reviewed annually and after significant change events or incidents
- Policy sign-off tracked — all staff confirmed as having read and accepted current versions
- Exception process documented — formal route to request deviations rather than working around policies
- Compliance monitoring in place — policies without enforcement are security theatre
- Board-level reporting — remote security risk visible at the most senior level
- Legal review of policies across multiple jurisdictions (UAE PDPL, GDPR, local labour law)
Identity & Access Management
For remote teams, identity is the perimeter — the most critical control you can invest in
Multi-Factor Authentication — Non-Negotiable
MFA prevents over 99.9% of automated credential-based account compromise. It must cover every remote-accessible system: email, VPN, cloud consoles, Teams, Slack, HR and finance systems. Use authenticator apps for all staff. Use FIDO2 hardware keys (YubiKey) for all privileged accounts — immune to both phishing and fatigue attacks. Enable number-matching in push notifications to defeat fatigue attacks across all accounts. Disable legacy authentication protocols (IMAP, Basic Auth, POP3) which bypass MFA entirely.
Conditional Access Policies
Grant access based on context, not credentials alone. Every login evaluated against: device compliance status, geographic location, sign-in risk score, and time of day. Block access from non-compliant devices, anonymising proxies, and unexpected countries. Impossible travel — Dubai login followed by a London login three hours later — triggers immediate account suspension and investigation pending verification.
Identity Lifecycle Management
Remote offboarding is the highest identity risk point. When an employee leaves, they may retain access to cloud applications for days without automated revocation. Target: access revoked within one hour of HR marking departure. All active sessions forcibly terminated on the day of leaving. Contractor accounts have expiry dates set at provisioning — access auto-revokes when the engagement ends without any IT action required.
Privileged Access Management
Remote IT administrators are primary targets. All privileged work must be performed from a Privileged Access Workstation (PAW). PAM platforms — CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Delinea — implement just-in-time access for defined time windows with full session recording. No standing privileged access. Privileged credentials are vaulted and never directly visible to the administrator requesting elevation.
Remote IAM Checklist
| Control | Priority | Status |
|---|---|---|
| MFA enforced on all remote-accessible accounts | Critical | □ Review |
| FIDO2 hardware MFA for all privileged and admin accounts | Critical | □ Review |
| MFA fatigue protection — number-matching enabled | Critical | □ Review |
| Legacy authentication (IMAP, Basic Auth) fully disabled | Critical | □ Review |
| SSO via central IdP for all applications | High | □ Review |
| Conditional access policies active and reviewed quarterly | Critical | □ Review |
| Impossible travel triggers automatic account suspension | Critical | □ Review |
| Account revocation within 1 hour of departure | Critical | □ Review |
| Contractor accounts have expiry dates at provisioning | High | □ Review |
| PAM solution with JIT access and session recording | Critical | □ Review |
| Password manager mandated for all staff | High | □ Review |
Securing Remote Devices
Laptops, mobiles, and BYOD — every device is a mobile data centre operating outside your protective controls
- MDM/UEM enrollment (Intune or Jamf) required before any corporate access is granted
- Full disk encryption — BitLocker (Windows), FileVault (macOS) — recovery keys escrowed centrally
- EDR agent installed and actively monitored on every managed endpoint
- Automated patch management — critical CVEs within 72 hours, all others within 30 days
- Local admin rights removed — all users run as standard accounts
- Screen lock enforced — 5-minute inactivity, strong PIN or password required to unlock
- USB and removable media restricted — write access blocked or DLP-tagged via MDM policy
- Security baseline applied via Group Policy or MDM — CIS Benchmark Level 1 minimum
- Application execution control preventing unapproved executables from running
- Client-side DNS filtering (Cloudflare Gateway, Cisco Umbrella) — follows device regardless of network
- Non-compliant devices blocked from corporate access via conditional access — no exceptions
- MDM compliance dashboard reviewed daily — non-compliant devices escalated immediately
- Remote wipe tested and confirmed operational — lost device wiped within 1 hour of report
- Vulnerability scanning agent deployed for continuous device health assessment
- Secure Boot and UEFI enabled on all managed laptops — BIOS password set
- Web content filtering active to restrict access to high-risk browsing categories
iOS Devices
- MDM enrollment via Apple DEP (Intune/Jamf)
- iOS 17+ enforced as minimum version
- 6-digit PIN or biometrics required
- MTD agent installed — Lookout, Zimperium
- Jailbroken devices blocked from corporate access
- App protection policies for M365 and corporate apps
- iCloud backup restricted for corporate app data
Android Devices
- Android Enterprise Work Profile separation
- Android 13+ enforced as minimum version
- MTD agent installed and actively monitored
- Rooted devices blocked from all corporate access
- Google Play Protect enforced and enabled
- Sideloading from unknown sources disabled
- Screen lock PIN or biometric enforced
Video Calls
- Webcam cover used when camera not in active use
- Background checked — no sensitive documents visible
- Headset with encryption for sensitive discussions
- Join from managed device only for confidential meetings
- Recordings stored only in corporate-approved locations
Wearables
- Smartwatches kept away from confidential calls
- Smart speakers removed from home office workspace
- Bluetooth disabled in public when not in use
- Screen privacy filter on laptop in public spaces
Minimum BYOD requirements before corporate access
Formal BYOD policy signed. MAM enrolment accepted. Minimum OS version confirmed. No jailbreak or root detected. Screen passcode enforced. Organisation’s right to wipe corporate container explicitly acknowledged in writing.
BYOD technical controls
- MAM policies applied to corporate apps without full device management
- Copy/paste blocked from corporate apps to personal apps
- Personal cloud storage blocked as destination for corporate files
- Remote wipe of corporate container only — personal data never touched
- Conditional access requires minimum OS version and no root or jailbreak
- Screenshot restrictions within corporate apps where required
- Annual BYOD acknowledgement signed by each employee
- VDI considered as alternative — no corporate data ever on personal device
Smart Speakers
Amazon Echo, Google Home, and similar always-listening devices must be removed from any room where confidential business calls or sensitive discussions take place. This applies equally to home offices and meeting rooms.
Smartwatches
Smartwatches with microphones should be kept away from areas where sensitive information is discussed. Disable always-on voice activation during confidential calls and in meeting environments.
Webcams & Background
Fit physical webcam covers to all laptops and use them when the camera is not in active use. During all video calls, check that no sensitive documents, whiteboards, screens, or access badges are visible in the background.
Home Network & Connectivity Security
IT has no control over home networks — but can enforce endpoint controls that protect workers regardless of the underlying network
Home router hardening — guidance for all remote workers
- Change default admin password to a unique, strong passphrase immediately
- Enable WPA3 or WPA2-AES Wi-Fi encryption — change default network name
- Update router firmware — check manufacturer site quarterly, enable auto-update if available
- Create a separate guest network for IoT, smart TVs, gaming, and visitors
- Corporate laptop connects only to the private, password-protected network — never guest
- Disable WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) — vulnerable to brute force attacks
- Disable remote management unless specifically required and hardened
- Review connected devices periodically and remove unrecognised devices immediately
Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
Replace legacy VPN with ZTNA. Users connect to specific applications based on verified identity and device posture — not broad network access. Even a compromised credential gives access only to that user’s authorised applications. Providers: Zscaler Private Access, Cloudflare Access, Microsoft Entra Private Access, Palo Alto Prisma Access.
Always-On DNS Filtering
Client-side DNS filtering (Cloudflare Gateway, Cisco Umbrella) activates automatically on any network the device joins — blocking malicious domains, phishing sites, and malware C2 before connections are established, regardless of VPN status.
Securing Collaboration Tools
Teams, Slack, Zoom, SharePoint — the digital workplace is simultaneously your most important productivity tool and a significant attack surface
Microsoft 365 & Teams
- Microsoft Defender for Office 365 P2 enabled — Safe Links, Safe Attachments, anti-phishing impersonation protection
- Safe Links and Safe Attachments applied to Teams messages and SharePoint files, not just email
- Conditional access blocking M365 access from non-compliant or unmanaged devices
- External sharing disabled by default in SharePoint and OneDrive — approval required to enable
- Guest access audited monthly — stale guests removed without exception
- DLP policies scanning Teams messages and SharePoint for sensitive data patterns
- Sensitivity labels applied to documents — Confidential files cannot be shared externally
- Microsoft Secure Score reviewed and actioned on a monthly basis
Video Conferencing (Zoom, Meet, Webex)
- Meeting passwords enabled for all meetings by default — no open room links
- Waiting rooms enabled — host must admit each participant individually
- Screen sharing restricted to host or co-hosts by default
- Recordings stored only in approved corporate locations — not local laptop drives
- Meeting links never shared on public forums, public calendars, or social media
- Sensitive meetings locked once all expected participants have joined
Slack & Messaging Platforms
- SSO enforced for workspace login — no local Slack passwords permitted
- MFA enforced through IdP via SSO
- Data retention policies configured to meet regulatory requirements
- Third-party app integrations audited quarterly — revoke any with broad permissions not actively used
- DLP scanning messages for sensitive data patterns
- Message export restricted to administrators only
Data Protection & DLP for Remote Workers
When your workforce is distributed, your data travels with it — DLP is how you maintain control
Data classification — what remote workers need to know
| Level | Examples | Remote Handling Rules |
|---|---|---|
| Restricted | Customer PII, passwords, credentials, source code, financial data | Managed device and VPN only. No personal device access. All access logged. Cannot be emailed externally without encryption. |
| Confidential | Strategic plans, HR records, customer contracts, board materials | Managed device only. Sensitivity label applied. External sharing requires explicit approval. No personal cloud storage. |
| Internal | Project plans, policies, meeting notes, internal reports | Corporate accounts only. External sharing requires justification. Not to be posted publicly. |
| Public | Marketing materials, published blog posts, press releases | No restrictions on access or distribution. |
- Cloud DLP deployed across M365, Google Workspace, and Slack detecting sensitive data patterns
- Endpoint DLP agent monitoring file operations on managed laptops (copy, print, USB)
- Sensitivity labels applied to documents — travel with the file and enforce handling rules automatically
- Personal cloud storage blocked as a destination for corporate files on managed devices
- USB write access blocked or DLP-tagged on all managed endpoints
- Email DLP blocking sends of Confidential and Restricted data to personal email addresses
- CASB deployed for shadow IT visibility — corporate data going to unapproved cloud services detected
- Screen capture monitoring for sensitive application categories where required
- Secure printing guidance — sensitive documents collected immediately, cross-shredded when done
- External sharing links have expiry dates set — no open-access permanent links for Confidential data
- Personal email forwarding blocked — no forwarding of corporate email to personal accounts
Cloud & SaaS Security
Remote-first organisations live in SaaS — securing dozens of cloud applications requires a systematic, proactive approach
- Full SaaS inventory maintained — every cloud application in use, sanctioned or not
- SSPM deployed — detecting misconfigurations across M365, Salesforce, Workday, Slack
- OAuth app permissions audited quarterly — revoke apps with broad scopes not actively in use
- Admin accounts are break-glass only — hardware token MFA, no daily operational use
- Legacy authentication fully disabled — Basic Auth, IMAP, POP3 across all SaaS platforms
- SSO enforced for all SaaS tools — no accounts created outside the central IdP
- Cloud audit logging enabled in all platforms, routed to SIEM where APIs permit
- Conditional access applied to SaaS — managed device and MFA required for access
- Data residency verified — confirm where SaaS data is stored for UAE PDPL and GDPR compliance
- SaaS data backed up via third-party tool — M365, Salesforce, Slack all require dedicated backup
Shadow IT — The Invisible Risk
Remote workers adopt tools independently. Marketing uses a new design platform, sales reps add leads to a personal Notion, developers push code to a personal GitHub. Each is a data governance breach. CASB tools — Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, Netskope, Zscaler — classify all cloud applications as sanctioned, tolerated, or blocked and alert on data flowing to unapproved destinations.
Contractors & Third-Party Remote Access
Third parties receive too much access, too little scrutiny, and are increasingly exploited as supply chain entry points
Contractor access lifecycle
Contractor security checklist
- Vendor security assessment completed before access is granted
- Security requirements included in contract or SOW — not an afterthought
- Dedicated contractor account — never share staff credentials with third parties
- MFA enforced on all contractor accounts before first session
- Access expiry date set at provisioning — auto-revokes at engagement end
- Least privilege — access only to systems in scope of the engagement
- No access to production data without explicit business justification and approval
- All privileged sessions recorded via PAM solution
- Contractor device meets minimum requirements before first session is allowed
- NDA and data processing agreements signed before any data is accessed
- Account disabled on last day of engagement without exception
- Quarterly review of all active contractor accounts — dormant ones disabled
Security Awareness & Culture
In remote environments, human defence is more important than ever — technical controls cannot replace it
Continuous Awareness Programme
Annual compliance training alone is ineffective for remote teams. Deliver: monthly 5-minute micro-learning modules on current threats, quarterly phishing simulations, targeted role-based training, and real-world examples from recent attacks against similar organisations. Platforms: KnowBe4, Proofpoint Security Awareness, Cofense.
Remote-Specific Scenarios
Train specifically for: urgent payment requests from “the CEO” via Teams or email, IT helpdesk impersonation calls, fake onboarding instructions for new joiners, fraudulent invoice changes from known suppliers, and vishing calls claiming to be IT support checking on a security issue.
Reporting Culture — The Most Important Metric
Create a psychologically safe environment where staff report suspicious activity and their own mistakes without fear of punishment. A staff member who clicks a phishing link and reports it immediately enables early containment. Punishing simulation clicks destroys the reporting culture that makes real incidents detectable.
Key training topics for remote teams
- Recognising phishing, smishing, and vishing with remote-specific examples (Teams, Slack impersonation)
- Verifying identity before acting — call back on a known number before any financial or access action
- Safe use of collaboration tools — what to share and what never to share in Teams or Slack
- Home network security basics — practical router hardening steps communicated clearly
- Password manager use — practical hands-on training, not just awareness
- Data classification in practice — how to identify and handle sensitive data day-to-day
- Incident reporting procedures — one-click report, who to call, what to do first
- MFA fatigue awareness — never approve a push notification you didn’t trigger yourself
- Working in public — screen privacy, shoulder surfing, conversation discretion
- Social media and OSINT hygiene — what attackers learn from LinkedIn profiles
- Onboarding induction for all new employees and contractors before any access is granted
Monitoring & Incident Response
Remote environments generate events from dozens of locations — continuous visibility and remote response capability are essential
Remote-specific monitoring signals
| Signal | Indicates | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Login from new country | Account takeover | Block & investigate |
| Impossible travel event | Compromised credential | Suspend immediately |
| Mass file download from SharePoint | Data exfiltration | Suspend & investigate |
| Multiple failed MFA then approval | MFA fatigue attack | Block account |
| External email forward rule created | BEC account compromise | Remove rule immediately |
| VPN login outside business hours | Compromised credential | Alert & verify |
| New OAuth app with broad permissions | Shadow IT or malicious consent | Review & revoke |
| Contractor access outside agreed hours | Scope violation | Terminate session |
| Sensitive data copied to USB | Data theft attempt | Block & investigate |
| EDR agent disabled on endpoint | Attacker blinding defences | Isolate device |
Remote incident response specifics
- Out-of-band communication channel established before any incident — corporate email may be compromised
- Remote device isolation via EDR — network-isolate a laptop without physical access
- Remote wipe confirmed operational for all enrolled mobile devices
- Account suspension in under 5 minutes for any user at any hour from any location
- Remote forensics capability — collect evidence from remote devices without physical retrieval
- Documented escalation paths for remote-specific scenarios: lost laptop, compromised home network, BEC
Role-Based Security Checklist
Different roles have different responsibilities. Use these to ensure everyone knows exactly what security means in their specific context.
- MFA on every work account — no exceptions and no workarounds
- Lock your screen whenever you step away, even at home
- Never use public Wi-Fi for work without VPN active
- Report suspicious emails or unexpected MFA prompts immediately — do not click, do not delete
- Install updates promptly — security patches are time-critical
- Never share credentials with anyone including IT — they will never ask
- Keep work data in approved locations only — not personal cloud or personal email
- Secure your home Wi-Fi — WPA2/3 encryption, unique admin password
- Use a password manager and ensure every account has a unique, strong password
- Keep your mobile device updated and use a strong screen lock PIN
- Be most sceptical of urgent requests — urgency is the primary social engineering trigger
- Never request passwords from your team — legitimate IT will never ask for passwords either
- Verify payment or access requests by calling the requester on a known number before approving
- Notify IT and HR immediately when a team member resigns — access revocation must happen on departure day
- Ensure every new joiner completes security induction before system access is granted
- Review your team’s access rights annually — flag over-provisioned accounts to IT for removal
- Model good security behaviour — security culture flows from the top down
- Be especially sceptical of “urgent” requests arriving via any channel — this is a deliberate social engineering technique
- All admin work performed from a PAW (Privileged Access Workstation) — a dedicated hardened device
- FIDO2 hardware security key required for all privileged account access
- MDM compliance dashboard reviewed daily — non-compliant devices blocked until remediated
- Patch management SLAs enforced — critical CVEs within 72 hours without exception
- Contractor accounts audited monthly — dormant accounts disabled immediately
- Access reviews completed on schedule — no overdue certifications permitted
- SIEM alerts reviewed at defined intervals — no alert uninvestigated beyond agreed SLA
- Account suspension executable in under 5 minutes for any user at any hour
- Zero standing privileged access — use PAM for all elevation requests
- All authentication events logged and streaming to SIEM in real time
- OAuth app permissions reviewed quarterly — broad-scope apps revoked without active approval
- Access provisioning triggered through formal IT request process — not verbal instruction or informal message
- Offboarding checklist treats IT access revocation as the first step, not an afterthought
- Security induction for every new joiner scheduled for day one before any system access
- Policy acknowledgement tracking maintained — all staff confirmed as having read and signed current versions
- HR system kept current in real time — it is the source of truth for identity lifecycle
- Background checks conducted for roles with access to sensitive or privileged systems
- Contractual security requirements verified with procurement before any third-party access is granted
- The same device and MFA policies apply to executives — you are a primary phishing target, not an exception
- Be most sceptical of urgent requests — CEO fraud exploits your authority and the appearance of executive trust
- Use a dedicated device for sensitive communications where operationally feasible
- Security briefing at least quarterly — boards must understand the current threat landscape before an incident occurs
- Approve security budget proportionate to risk — under-resourcing security is a governance failure with legal consequences
- Review security metrics at board level — phishing rates, incident counts, and patching compliance are board indicators
- Use only devices meeting minimum security requirements agreed with the organisation before beginning work
- Never share your contractor account with others on your team or any subcontractors
- Access only the systems explicitly in scope of your current engagement
- Report security concerns immediately to your named contact at the organisation
- Delete all corporate data from your devices at the end of the engagement
- Your NDA and data processing obligations are legally binding — understand them before you sign
Master Remote Security Checklist
Your complete prioritised reference across all remote security domains. Work through Critical items first.
| Domain | Control | Who | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity | MFA enforced on all remote-accessible accounts | IT Admin | Critical |
| Identity | FIDO2 hardware MFA for all privileged accounts | IT Admin | Critical |
| Identity | Conditional access with device and location checks | IT Admin | Critical |
| Identity | Account revocation within 1 hour of departure | IT + HR | Critical |
| Identity | MFA fatigue protection (number-matching) enabled | IT Admin | Critical |
| Identity | Legacy authentication disabled (IMAP, Basic Auth) | IT Admin | Critical |
| Identity | SSO via central IdP for all applications | IT Admin | High |
| Device | MDM/UEM enrollment for all corporate devices | IT Admin | Critical |
| Device | EDR agent on all managed endpoints | IT Admin | Critical |
| Device | Full disk encryption on all corporate laptops | IT Admin | Critical |
| Device | Critical patches applied within 72 hours | IT Admin | Critical |
| Device | Non-compliant devices blocked from corporate access | IT Admin | Critical |
| Device | MTD agent on corporate mobile devices | IT Admin | High |
| Device | Screen lock enforced — 5-minute maximum inactivity | IT Admin | High |
| Network | ZTNA deployed or VPN with strong conditional access | IT Admin | High |
| Network | Client-side DNS filtering active on all devices | IT Admin | High |
| Network | Home router security guidance provided to all remote workers | IT + HR | High |
| Network | Public Wi-Fi policy: VPN required, no exceptions | All Staff | Critical |
| Collaboration | Safe Links + Safe Attachments active in M365 | IT Admin | Critical |
| Collaboration | External sharing disabled by default | IT Admin | High |
| Collaboration | OAuth app permissions audited quarterly | IT Admin | High |
| Collaboration | Meeting passwords and waiting rooms mandatory | All Staff | High |
| Data | Data classification policy defined and communicated to all staff | Security Lead | High |
| Data | DLP policies active across email, endpoint, and cloud | IT Admin | High |
| Data | Personal cloud storage blocked for corporate data | IT Admin | High |
| Contractors | Vendor security assessment before access granted | Security + Procurement | High |
| Contractors | Dedicated contractor accounts with expiry dates set | IT Admin | Critical |
| Contractors | All privileged contractor sessions recorded via PAM | IT Admin | High |
| Awareness | Security induction on day one before any access granted | HR + IT | Critical |
| Awareness | Monthly micro-learning modules for all staff | HR + Security | High |
| Awareness | Phishing simulations conducted quarterly | Security Lead | High |
| Monitoring | Impossible travel alert triggers automatic account review | IT Admin / SOC | Critical |
| Monitoring | Mass file download alert active in SIEM | IT Admin / SOC | Critical |
| Monitoring | External email forwarding rules monitored continuously | IT Admin / SOC | Critical |
| Policy | Remote Work Security Policy signed by all staff | HR + Security | High |
| Policy | BYOD Policy in place if personal devices are used | Security + Legal | High |
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