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Effective Technology for Managing a
Remote Workforce
Citrin Cooperman TRU Snack Series
November 19, 2020

SEAN WILLIAMS, CISA
Director, Outsourced IT and Advisory Services
Citrin Cooperman
swilliams@citrincooperman.com
Welcome &
Introduction

Good technological infrastructures to support remote work are vital in today’s
business landscape. Issues related to cybersecurity, efficiency, and productivity
can affect bottom lines negatively or positively. In this discussion, we will tackle
how CEOs and entrepreneurs can best navigate:
Managing a remote workforce
Overview
Adapting to new trends
Incorporating innovations thatmake sense

Managing the
“New Normal”
• Mobilizing an effective remote
workforce
• Leveraging technology
• Protecting your business

Keys to Success
• Strategy
– Plan which is customer centric and aligns with
your IT organization
– Transformation to an agile organization
– Empower employees
• Evaluate
– Do you have technology debt
– Budgets
– Advances in collaboration
• Adapt
– Cloud adoption
– Set expectations tech vs human
Mobilizing an Effective Remote
Workforce

Risk and Pitfalls
• Work from home environment
• Providing technical support
• Cybersecurity
Mobilizing an Effective Remote
Workforce

Leveraging Technology
Remote WorkInfrastructure Cloud

Yes
No
Has your business
successfully pivoted to
remote work?

What needs to be protected:
• Data on computers
• Data on networks
• Data “at rest”
• Data “in motion”
What are the goals of cyber security:
• Ensuring data confidentiality
• Ensuring data integrity
• Ensuring data availability
Protecting Your Business

Thank You
For Watching & Listening
SEAN WILLIAMS, CISA
Director, Outsourced IT and Advisory Services
Citrin Cooperman
swilliams@citrincooperman.com

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