Home Office Security Standards for Remote Staff

All remote MI5 staff must maintain a workspace that meets the agency’s security and confidentiality requirements. Work may only be conducted on MI5-issued, encrypted devices with multifactor authentication enabled. Personal equipment and cloud storage are strictly prohibited. The home office must be in a private, lockable room where confidential discussions cannot be overheard, and documents or screens are not visible to others.
All communications must route through the secure VPN, with devices connected to power and network isolation hubs at all times. Printed material may not be stored off-site unless expressly authorised by M’s office. Any suspected compromise, loss of equipment, or unauthorised access must be reported immediately to Technical Security Operations.