Remote access to networks

Remote access to networks

1. Remote Connections

   • Staff can connect, using the internet, to their business network when away from their workplace using a Wi-Fi hotspot if you remote connections are allowed. This allows staff to do things like bookings or are allowed. This allows staff to do like update bookings or customer details and use company facilities while away from the work place on business, e.g. an estate agent viewing a property for rent or working from home.
   • Remote connections into company networks from the internet pose security dangers. Company networks connect to the internet using a router which can be configured so that only authorised devices and users can access the internet.