SAS ITWhy Home Office IT Requires Special Planning
Hybrid work moved from emergency response to permanent strategy. Your network perimeter no longer exists. Security must shift from perimeter-based to identity-based and device-focused.
The Four Pillars of Remote Work IT
1. Secure Access (VPN or Zero Trust)
- SSL VPN for most SMEs
- Conditional Access policies for cloud services
- MFA on every remote access path
2. Device Management (MDM)
- Windows Intune for Microsoft-aligned teams
- Mobile device management for BYOD
- Automatic policy enforcement and encryption
3. Collaboration Tools
- Microsoft Teams (best for Microsoft 365 shops)
- Zoom (interoperable alternative)
- SharePoint or Google Drive for file sharing
4. Security and Monitoring
- EDR on all endpoints
- Cloud-based threat detection
- VPN/firewall logging of remote sessions
Implementation Roadmap
| Phase | Timeline | Key Steps |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Week 1 | Deploy MFA to all accounts |
| 2 | Week 2 | Set up SSL VPN on firewall |
| 3 | Week 3 | Enroll devices in Intune |
| 4 | Week 4 | Validate and train staff |
Typical Setup Costs (30-User Business)
| Item | Cost (AED) |
|---|---|
| VPN setup on FortiGate | 1,500 to 3,000 |
| MFA tokens/apps | 500 to 1,000 |
| Intune licensing (already in M365) | Included |
| EDR deployment | 3,000 to 6,000 |
| Training | 1,000 to 2,000 |
| Total setup | 6,000 to 12,000 |
| Ongoing (monthly) | 500 to 800 |
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