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Could your children be a cyber-threat? And other home office security questions
Could your children be a cyber-threat by Quentyn Taylor
Following on from the camera’s development announcement in February, we’ve now confirmed the ‘impossible’, announcing the EOS R5 will be able to record non-cropped 8K footage at up to 30p internally with Dual Pixel CMOS Auto Focus. It is also the first Canon camera that features in body stabilisation in conjunction with stabilisation in the lens, which offers significant improvements in shake reduction and creates new possibilities to capture images using longer shutter speeds. We have also included advanced animal tracking AF that can track not only the eye but also the face and bodies of dogs, cats and birds. These features are a direct response to what our customers asked for – we listened, and we delivered.
I’m excited to hear the world’s reaction to the EOS R5 as I feel this camera is a real game-changer. It is truly a camera crafted with the photographer at its heart and a product with purpose. The camera’s combination of speed and resolution, video capabilities that mirror those of high-end cinema cameras are all reasons why I am confident the EOS R5 is redefining the mirrorless market.
Print safe
If you’re working from home, that probably means you’ll be printing at home. But be aware that your home printer is unlikely to have the security features provided by your corporate printers. While there might be only you and your family in the house, remember that if your printer is connected to the internet, it's more vulnerable to potential attack. You still need to ensure that your network is private and can only be accessed with a secure password (not 12345).
The other consideration is secure disposal of documents. Just like you shouldn’t throw your bank statements whole into the outdoor bins, you shouldn’t be doing that with your company paperwork. Make sure to shred or burn anything confidential once you’re ready to get rid of it.
Stay in the loop
Your organisation most likely handles your work device updates. As you’re away from the company network, find out what’s required to keep your equipment up to date. For example, you might need to leave your laptop on overnight to receive antivirus or Windows updates – your company will advise you. If you’re using your own personal devices, ensure to patch them yourself to get the best security protection available.
Easy does it
Working from home might mean donning your relaxed-wear, whether that’s jogging bottoms or even your pyjamas, but that doesn’t mean you can relax the company policies. Only use company provided applications, networks and cloud locations. As tempting as it can be, avoid free cloud software tools for collaboration and storage which have not been vetted by your organisation. They might be simple to use, but they may not be secure.
If you take only one thing away from this article, it should be this: if you’re working from home, make sure that you have a clear understanding of how to maintain the same level of security, whether you’re in the four walls of the office or on your sofa.