Cyberattacks on Polish businesses are no longer a problem for large corporations only. In 2026 the primary targets are small and mid-sized companies, because they have data, money and weaker defences. Below we show exactly what Secure remote work — checklist for companies means and which decisions are worth making this quarter.
Remote work changed the attack surface. Get it under control.
Threats
Modern IT security works in layers. No single solution protects a company 100% — only a full set of layers (identity, endpoints, network, data, people) provides real effect. In the context of Secure remote work — checklist for companies it is worth starting with the basics:
- MFA on all accounts (no exceptions for the board — the most common gap).
- EDR/XDR instead of classic antivirus — it detects behaviour, not just signatures.
- Backups in several locations, including an offline or immutable copy — ransomware cannot encrypt them.
- Patches within 14 days of the vendor's release.
- Anti-phishing training at least quarterly, with simulations.
VPN vs ZTNA
There is no single "best" answer — there is the answer that is best for your company. Selection criteria for Secure remote work — checklist for companies come down to four questions:
- Scale — how many users and what workloads will the solution handle in 2–3 years?
- Compliance — which regulations must you meet (GDPR, NIS2, industry-specific)?
- Skills — who will run it afterwards and how much of their time will it take?
- Ecosystem — does it integrate with what you already have?
In practice, solutions that win on paper but require a team the company simply does not have get eliminated. Maintainability beats functionality in 8 out of 10 SME rollouts.
MDM
This section frames the topic "MDM" in the context of Secure remote work — checklist for companies. We approach it from the business side — what concrete value or risk it brings to the company.
What you gain
- Significantly reduced risk of ransomware and customer data leaks.
- Compliance with GDPR, NIS2 and cyber insurers' requirements.
- Trust from partners in procurement processes and security audits.
Most common mistakes
- Relying only on antivirus instead of layered protection (EDR + MFA + backup).
- A backup that was never tested — in practice equivalent to no backup at all.
- No anti-phishing training — 90% of incidents start with a click on a link.
Training
This section frames the topic "Training" in the context of Secure remote work — checklist for companies. We approach it from the business side — what concrete value or risk it brings to the company.
What you gain
- Significantly reduced risk of ransomware and customer data leaks.
- Compliance with GDPR, NIS2 and cyber insurers' requirements.
- Trust from partners in procurement processes and security audits.
Most common mistakes
- Relying only on antivirus instead of layered protection (EDR + MFA + backup).
- A backup that was never tested — in practice equivalent to no backup at all.
- No anti-phishing training — 90% of incidents start with a click on a link.
Key takeaways
- Significantly reduced risk of ransomware and customer data leaks.
- Relying only on antivirus instead of layered protection (EDR + MFA + backup).
- Treat the topic of "Secure remote work — checklist for companies" as a project, not a one-off purchase — the best results come from a step-by-step approach.
Frequently asked questions
Check your company's security level
We invite you to a free cybersecurity consultation. We will walk through a checklist of 30 key areas (MFA, backup, EDR, training) and point out priorities for the next quarter.