Remote Access Security Checklist

By: LogMeIn.top Security Team

Comprehensive security checklist for IT professionals

Last Updated: September 17, 2025

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Complete security checklist for remote access setup, maintenance, and compliance. Use this comprehensive guide to ensure your LogMeIn, VPN, and other remote access solutions follow security best practices.

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Ongoing Maintenance Checklist

Regular security maintenance tasks to perform monthly or quarterly:

📊 Monitoring & Logging

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) configured and monitored All remote access attempts logged and reviewed Failed authentication attempts monitored for brute force attacks Unusual access patterns and anomalies investigated Security alerts configured for critical events Log retention policies established and followed Regular log analysis performed for security incidents

🔄 Updates & Patches

Operating system patches applied within 30 days of release Critical security patches applied within 7 days Remote access software updated to latest versions Antivirus definitions updated automatically Firmware updates applied to network devices Third-party applications kept current Patch testing performed before production deployment

👥 User Management

User access rights reviewed quarterly Inactive accounts disabled after 90 days Terminated employee access revoked immediately Privileged accounts monitored for unusual activity Shared accounts eliminated or properly managed Service account passwords rotated regularly User security training completed annually

Emergency Response Checklist

Critical actions to take during security incidents:

🚨 Immediate Response

Incident response team contacts readily available Procedures to immediately disable compromised accounts Network isolation capabilities tested and ready Backup communication channels established Evidence preservation procedures documented Legal and regulatory notification requirements understood Business continuity plans tested for remote access outages

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This checklist covers the essential security controls for remote access. Regular review and updates ensure continued protection against evolving threats.

Recommended Review Schedule:

Weekly: Monitor alerts and logs
Monthly: Review user access and updates
Quarterly: Complete full checklist review
Annually: Comprehensive security assessment

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Remote Access Security Checklist

Remote Access Security Checklist

Initial Setup Security Checklist

🔐 Authentication & Access Control

🌐 Network Security

💻 Endpoint Security

Ongoing Maintenance Checklist

📊 Monitoring & Logging

🔄 Updates & Patches

👥 User Management

Compliance & Governance Checklist

📋 Documentation & Policies

🔍 Auditing & Assessment

Emergency Response Checklist

🚨 Immediate Response

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