Computer and Network Security is quickly becoming Information Technology’s hot occupation. After the colossal disasters of the September, 2001 terrorist attacks and the more recent natural disasters companies have looked long and hard at how to better protect their computing and networking assets from the numerous hackers, natural disasters and foreign terrorists. This includes spending more resources on hardware, upgrading software, and relearning Information Technology priorities. Unfortunately, a grand majority of the greatest minds in Information Technology Security are overlooking the one element that can stroll right up to a companies computing asset and destroy it in one or two clicks. It’s you the employee, your family or family friend.

This article is designed to expose the little advertised threat to your companies computing asset. We discuss how employees that either work from home (telecommuters) or the person who just randomly checks their companies email off hours are leaving their companies crucial data unguarded and at risk of attack within the safety of their home. We will bring to focus some of the growing Information Technology Security concerns of corporations when it comes to their data in your home. We will showcase some past security incidents to bring to light various security loopholes at the employee’s home. We will offer some fundamental advice to avoid damage to your companies computing assets and to keep your family safe from the dangers of the Internet.

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