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Secure Remote Access & Work-From-Home Requirements

Practitioner
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NIST SP 800-171

A practical micro-course on the cybersecurity requirements that apply when employees access organizational systems and CUI from outside the office. Covers VPN use, multi-factor authentication, home network risks, and the behavioral practices that keep sensitive information protected in remote work environments.

Target Audience

All employees who work remotely or access organizational systems from home, including full-time remote workers, hybrid staff, and anyone who occasionally connects from outside the office network.

Learning Objectives

1

Explain the cybersecurity risks introduced by remote work environments and why specific controls are required

2

Connect and operate securely through a VPN and understand when its use is mandatory

3

Apply multi-factor authentication correctly across organizational systems accessed remotely

4

Identify risks associated with home networks, shared devices, and public Wi-Fi and apply appropriate mitigations

5

Handle CUI and sensitive information correctly in remote settings, including storage, transmission, and printing

Delivery Format

Self-Paced

Fully self-paced online delivery allowing participants to complete course modules on their own schedule. Includes structured lessons, reference materials, and practical exercises designed for independent progression.

Per-Course Price$50

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