This has been reviewed and updated on 09/22/2020.

Like other employees, many CEOs and executives have been working from home during the COVID-19 crisis, a trend that will likely continue well after the pandemic ends. In fact, around 25% of U.S. employees are expected to work from home multiple times a week by 2022. While millions of businesses are rapidly evolving to meet these challenges, the same may not be true of residential internet connections, which usually don’t have the necessary network monitoring, security, or other enterprise solutions. Here’s what you should consider to work from home safely. 

What Executives Working From Home Should Keep in Mind

1. Security

Executives have access to financial data, confidential emails, and other sensitive data cybercriminals would love to get their hands on. While personal security software provides some protection, executives working from home may need more advanced measures, such as a Virtual Private Network (VPN), or Private Network Services (like MACH’s Network Sentinel™) can safeguard can work from prying eyes. Critical to all is the ability to hide your geographical location, IP address, and personal data, protecting against cyberattacks. 

2. Network Reliability

A reliable connection is especially crucial for executives who rely on their networks to stay connected. A slow or congested connection can result in dropped calls, lagging video, and poor software performance, potentially slowing down the productivity of the entire company. Services that offer alternative connectivity options such as LTE and Satellite along with networking monitoring will maximize uptime and minimize service disruptions. Additionally, monitoring solutions will track your network for unusual activity and traffic, and then alert your company, preventing viruses and malware from doing damage.    

3. Bandwidth Availability

Home-based executives will have to share bandwidth with their family’s video streaming, homework, and other traffic. This can cause lags, especially if they’re using a cloud-based VoIP system to make calls. Many of these workers will need higher bandwidth caps or a dedicated LTE solution or satellite service that can separate the connectivity and deliver a consistent, reliable connection.

From their headquarters in Carlsbad, CA, MACH Networks provides agents across the country with some of the most advanced services on the market. From fully managed LTE solutions to network monitoring and a broad array of internet services, their list of providers includes options suited for every application. Visit their website for more information about their network monitoring and other services, or call (866) 972-7677 to learn how they can help your business thrive during and after COVID-19. MACH Networks is firmly committed to the health and safety of their partners, end-customers, and employees.