Mitigating the risks of working remotely

Mitigating the risks of working remotely

Author: Canadian Government Executive May 25, 2020 Duration: 26:43

Due to COVID-19, many of us are forced to work remotely – even if we are ready or not. But working remotely comes with cyber risks. How can we reduce those risks while working remotely?

In this episode of CGE Radio, J. Richard Jones talks with Rick Byrne, Canadian Systems Engineering Leader at Veeam about the challenges of working remotely, keeping employees and data secure, and ransomware.

Hear about how technology is reducing the risk for employees, and assisting organizations in staying compliant, the challenges of where data is located and stored, how to keep employees safe and data secure, the best approach to protect against ransomware.

You can hear more about this topic during a free live webinar as part of CGE Webinar Series on Tuesday, June 9 at 1 PM EST - How to Reduce Risk in Working Remotely. Register for this webinar to learn about:

  • Tips for maintaining compliance in new these conditions
  • Advice for making the cloud part of the solution
  • Tips to avoid data loss for remote workers

This webinar will be hosted by Dr. Lori Turnbull, Director of the School of Public Administration at Dalhousie University and Deputy Editor of Canadian Government Executive.

Register now - https://canadiangovernmentexecutive.ca/webinar_veeam

 

 


For decades, Canadian Government Executive has been the essential print and digital publication for those navigating the complex machinery of the public service. Canadian Government Executive Radio extends that legacy into audio, creating a direct channel for conversation about the policies, technologies, and leadership shaping governance from town halls to Parliament Hill. This podcast moves beyond press releases and official statements to explore the real-world implementation of ideas. Each episode features candid discussions with deputy ministers, city managers, IT directors, and frontline innovators who are tasked with turning legislation into action. You’ll hear about the challenges of digital transformation, the intersection of cybersecurity and citizen services, and the evolving nature of public sector leadership in a time of rapid change. It’s a forum for the people who build, manage, and protect the programs that define Canadian society. By focusing on the practical expertise of senior officials and the technologists enabling modern government, this series provides context and clarity that you won’t find in daily news coverage. Tune in for a nuanced perspective on how decisions are made, how technology is adopted, and how public service executives are steering their organizations toward the future. This is where policy meets practice, offering listeners an insider’s understanding of the forces that govern.
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