There is a new document available from NIST on securing remote devices for teleworkers and remote access.
The draft NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-46 version 2, User’s Guide to Securing External Devices for Telework and Remote Access, is available for public comment. The publication is intended to help teleworkers secure the external devices they use for telework, such as personally owned desktop and laptop computers and consumer devices (e.g., cell phones, PDAs). SP 800-46 version 2 focuses on security for telework involving remote access to an organization’s nonpublic computing resources. It provides practical, real-world guidance on securing telework computers’ operating systems and applications and teleworkers’ home networks, and it also gives basic recommendations for securing consumer devices. The publication also provides tips on assessing the security of a device owned by a third party before deciding whether it should be used for telework. This publication replaces the original version of SP 800-46, which was released in 2002.
Download: NIST 800-46
Tags: NIST, Remote Access, 800-46
