Secure remote access for hybrid teams
Beyond VPN — conditional access, MFA, and cloud-first patterns Melbourne businesses use for staff working from home.
Cloud-first default
Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and SaaS apps with MFA and conditional access cover most hybrid needs without tunneling into the office. Require compliant or managed devices before company data syncs.
When the office LAN is still needed
Use VPN or zero-trust network access with MFA — never expose RDP directly. Limit which subnets remote users reach. Log connections and disable accounts promptly when staff leave.
Home network reality
Staff home routers are untrusted. Train users not to disable security tools, keep OS updated, and avoid sharing work laptops with family. DNS filtering on endpoints reduces malware callback risk off-site.
Test like an attacker
Port-scan your public IP — only VPN or hardened reverse proxy entry points should appear. Pair network design with the Essential Eight and MFA guides for a complete picture.
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