Setting Up IT for Remote Work: A Practical Checklist

Remote and hybrid work arrangements are increasingly common in Nepal, and they expose IT gaps that an office network used to paper over.

VPN or secure remote access, not open ports

Exposing internal systems directly to the internet because "remote staff need access" is a common and serious security mistake — proper VPN or zero-trust access solves this without the exposure.

Device management matters

If staff use personal devices for work, basic policies (screen lock, disk encryption, remote wipe capability for lost devices) protect company data without needing enterprise-grade MDM software.

Password managers, not shared spreadsheets

A shared spreadsheet of passwords is a single point of catastrophic failure if it leaks. A proper password manager with individual accounts is a cheap, high-value fix.

Backup habits don't change, but enforcement does

Remote work means you can't walk over and check someone's backup routine — automate it centrally instead of relying on individual discipline.

Setting up or securing a remote/hybrid team's IT? Talk to us about a setup that doesn't trade convenience for security.