Remote Work Security in 2026

When the entire hiring funnel happens online, every step is a potential attack surface.

Identity

• Never share government ID before signing a verified offer.
• Verify the onboarding portal domain matches the parent company.

Payment

• W-2 / contract paperwork should come through the company's known HR vendor, not personal email.
• Real employers do not require equipment purchases up front.

Onboarding

• First-day tools should be provisioned via SSO from the employer's identity provider.
• Be suspicious of "training fees" or "background-check fees."

When in doubt, run the offer letter through Sentari.