Remote Access

Noun · Security & Infosec

Definitions

  1. The ability to connect to and use systems, networks, or data from another location rather than from the local environment. Remote access is essential for modern work and administration, but it creates major security concerns around authentication, device trust, exposure, and monitoring.

    In plain English: Connecting to systems or data from somewhere else instead of being physically present.

    Example: "The company tightened remote access after discovering contractors could reach internal admin tools from unmanaged home devices."

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