Written with AI assistance
As the school year kicks off, many families are adjusting to new routines—and that includes remote workers with kids at home. While your employees may be logging into business systems from their home office, their children are often using the same devices, networks, or even accounts for schoolwork, streaming, or gaming.
This shared use can introduce vulnerabilities to your business if the right precautions aren’t in place. At Lane Technology Solutions, we want to help you stay ahead of potential cyber threats with practical tips for securing work-from-home setups during the back-to-school season.
1. Reinforce Device Boundaries
If possible, business devices should be used only for work purposes. Allowing kids to use company laptops or tablets—even briefly—can expose your systems to malware, phishing attempts, or accidental downloads.
Pro Tip: Issue a reminder to your team about device policies and provide guidance for securing home networks.
2. Secure the Home Network
With multiple devices connecting to the same Wi-Fi, ensure routers are set up securely:
- Use a strong, unique password
- Enable network encryption (WPA3 preferred)
- Disable remote management and update firmware regularly
Consider offering employees support to audit and improve their home network security.
3. Educate the Whole Household
Phishing emails, fake game apps, and shady downloads can affect any device—and kids are frequent targets. Encourage employees to educate their children about:
- Not clicking suspicious links
- Asking before downloading anything new
- Reporting anything strange or “off” on their screen
4. Use Strong Parental Controls & Profiles
Set up separate user accounts for children with limited permissions. This can help protect sensitive work data and reduce the risk of accidental system changes or app installations.
5. Keep Software & Security Tools Updated
Ensure antivirus software, firewalls, and all operating systems are updated and active on any device that shares a network with business devices. Unpatched software is a major entry point for cyberattacks.
Need Help Securing Remote Work Environments?
At Lane Technology Solutions, we provide remote access support, VPN setup, firewall protection, and ongoing device monitoring to keep your data safe—even in shared home environments.
Contact us today to assess your current remote work security and get tailored solutions for your team.