“The company should first ensure they have virtual private networks and cloud solutions so that basic security is taken care of even in a WFM environment,” says G V Anand Bhushan, partner at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.
All security protocols that are normally in place relating to not sharing of passwords, shredding of printed documents, not creating back-ups, and not using unsecured networks should be rigorously maintained, he adds.