Cybersecurity Awareness: Mobile and Remote Work Security
31mBeginner2026-07-14
Authors

Caroline Wong
Vice President of Cobalt.io
Course details
Working from home, on the road, or from public spaces has become normal for many employees, but it also introduces new security risks. In this course, cybersecurity expert Caroline Wong shows you how mobile devices, home networks, and public Wi-Fi can expose sensitive work data if they aren’t used carefully. Explore practical, everyday steps for securing laptops and smartphones, recognizing unsafe connections, and using tools like VPNs more safely. This course focuses on real-world scenarios rather than technical jargon, helping you make better security decisions wherever work happens for you. Upon completing this course, you’ll be prepared to apply new habits and best practices to protect yourself and your organization.
Learning objectives
Identify common security risks associated with mobile devices and remote work environments.
Apply practical steps to secure laptops, smartphones, and tablets used for work, including basic device and account protections.
Recognize unsafe networks and connections, and make safer choices when using public Wi-Fi or working outside traditional office settings.
Use remote access tools, such as VPNs, more safely and effectively, understanding when and why they matter.
Adopt everyday security habits that reduce risk while working remotely, traveling, or switching between work and personal environments.
Learning objectives
Identify common security risks associated with mobile devices and remote work environments.
Apply practical steps to secure laptops, smartphones, and tablets used for work, including basic device and account protections.
Recognize unsafe networks and connections, and make safer choices when using public Wi-Fi or working outside traditional office settings.
Use remote access tools, such as VPNs, more safely and effectively, understanding when and why they matter.
Adopt everyday security habits that reduce risk while working remotely, traveling, or switching between work and personal environments.
Concepts
Introduction
- Intro to mobile and remote work security
Why Mobile and Remote Work Changes Security
- How remote and mobile work change risk
- Why devices and networks matter more now
- How everyday actions create security gaps
Securing Your Devices Wherever You Work
- What makes a device secure enough for work
- How personal and work use increase risk
Staying Safe on Home and Public Networks
- How home and public networks differ
- Common network mistakes remote workers make
Using Public Wi-Fi and VPNs More Safely
- Why public Wi-Fi is risky by default
- When a VPN helps and when it doesn t
Protecting Accounts, Data, and Work Information
- Why accounts and data are the real target
Recognizing Phishing and Social Engineering on the Go
- Why remote and mobile work increases phishing risk
Building Everyday Security Habits for Remote Work
- Why habits matter more than tools
- Recovering quickly when things go wrong
Conclusion
- Next steps
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