Remote Work Security Essentials: 12 Windows 10 Settings You Must Know

There’s no “one-size-fits-all” approach to managing remote workers, especially when remote work security is a growing concern for IT teams. Without the right configuration settings and technical expertise, organizations can easily overlook critical vulnerabilities.

The concept of provisioning remote devices varies significantly across organizations. For some, it means handing out a basic laptop that hosts an RDP connection back to an on-premises desktop. For others, the laptop serves only as a platform for Windows Virtual Desktop or another VDI solution. In more advanced setups, each remote employee is equipped with a fully functional, domain-joined or Azure-joined laptop, tailored to support a secure remote work environment.

These different deployment models each carry their own remote working security risks. Whether you’re dealing with endpoint protection, access control, or network security for remote employees, it's vital to adopt a comprehensive strategy that safeguards your infrastructure and data.

So, how do you effectively manage these diverse remote work scenarios while ensuring remote workforce security?

In this white paper, we’ll walk you through the top 12 Group Policy and MDM configuration settings that enable you to implement remote work security best practices. These settings are essential for helping IT teams maintain productivity and compliance while protecting data and systems. By following these guidelines, you’ll be better equipped to secure remote workers and mitigate risks associated with a dispersed workforce.