Overview
This policy establishes the requirements for securely accessing company systems and data from remote locations. It ensures that the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information are maintained, regardless of physical location, by defining clear rules for devices, networks, and data handling.
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Enable Secure Remote Operations: Confidently support remote and hybrid work by implementing robust security controls for off-site access to corporate resources.
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Protect Data Outside the Office: Mitigate risks associated with unsecured home networks, public Wi-Fi, and physical device theft through mandatory safeguards.
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Enforce Secure Access: Mandate the use of VPNs, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and endpoint protection on all devices used for remote work.
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Meet Compliance Demands: Align your remote work practices with key requirements from ISO 27001:2022, GDPR, NIS2, and DORA for secure teleworking.
Read Full Overview
This policy defines the mandatory requirements for securely conducting remote work, including the use of organizational systems, access to data, and execution of job duties outside of corporate premises. It ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets accessed remotely and establishes controls to mitigate risks associated with distributed work environments. It applies to all personnel authorized to work remotely, covering access to systems, handling of sensitive data, use of corporate or BYOD devices, and both physical and logical protections in remote settings.
What’s Inside
Purpose and Scope
Roles and Responsibilities
Governance Requirements (Eligibility, Training)
Secure Access & Device Security Rules
Data Handling for Remote Work
Physical and Environmental Security
Risk Treatment and Exceptions
Built for Leaders, By Leaders
This policy was authored by a security leader with 25+ years of experience deploying and auditing ISMS frameworks for global enterprises. It's designed not just to be a document, but a defensible framework that stands up to auditor scrutiny.
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Framework Compliance
🛡️ Supported Standards & Frameworks
This product is aligned with the following compliance frameworks, with detailed clause and control mappings.
| Framework | Covered Clauses / Controls |
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| ISO/IEC 27001:2022 | Clause 6.1.3, 8.1 |
| ISO/IEC 27002:2022 | Control 6.7 |
| NIST SP 800-53 Rev.5 | AC-17, AC-2, SC-12, SC-13 |
| EU GDPR | Article 32, 5(1)(f); Recital 39 |
| EU NIS2 | Articles 21(2)(a, b, d), 21(3) |
| EU DORA | Articles 5, 8, 9 |
| COBIT 2019 | DSS01, BAI06, BAI09, APO13, MEA03 |
Part of a Complete ISMS Toolkit
This policy is one of 37 documents in our complete toolkit. When implemented as a set, our framework helps you achieve comprehensive compliance across major standards.
100%
ISO 27001:2022
95%
NIST
88%
NIS2
75%
DORA
70%
GDPR
Related Policies
This policy operates in conjunction with the following documents to ensure remote work is secure, compliant, and enforceable.
Information Security Policy (P1)
Establishes the baseline for secure handling of all company assets.
Acceptable Use Policy (P3)
Governs appropriate use of organizational devices and systems during remote sessions.
Access Control Policy (P4)
Ensures remote access privileges follow least privilege principles.
Asset Management Policy (P12)
Requires inventory and secure configuration of all devices used remotely.
Data Classification and Handling Policy (P14)
Defines data handling rules for sensitive information in remote environments.
About This Policy
The Clarysec Remote Work Policy provides a comprehensive framework for securing your distributed workforce. It directly addresses ISO 27001:2022 Annex A control 6.7 by implementing mandatory technical and procedural safeguards for any employee or contractor working outside the office. This includes requirements for encrypted communications, endpoint security, secure Wi-Fi usage, and physical environment protections.
Implementing this policy is critical for mitigating the unique risks of teleworking, such as data leakage from unsecured networks, loss of devices, and unauthorized access to sensitive information. It provides clear, actionable rules that enable your organization to embrace the flexibility of remote work while maintaining a strong, auditable security posture that aligns with GDPR, NIS2, and DORA compliance obligations.
