Our CEO and senior leadership team want to implement tracking software that ensures our remote workers are not accessing their work devices from outside our province or even the country. We're a small organization using Google Workspace, and some users have access to Microsoft tools like Teams and Excel. Currently, we're using Intune, SentinelOne, and GoTo Resolve, which provide us with passive tracking information like IP addresses. However, this requires individual records checking. Is there any software available that can help us effectively track our remote workers' locations? Thanks for your help, fellow sysadmins!
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You might want to set up mandatory two-factor authentication (2FA) via Microsoft Authenticator, which can help with location tracking. It can also help create a geofence. Just be ready for some exceptions, especially if your CEO tries to connect from a yacht someday!
Honestly, tracking based on IP may not be very accurate. Many users know how to use VPNs and other methods to bypass restrictions. Therefore, relying solely on IP may not solve your problem effectively. You might need a combination of methods to ensure compliance.
Exactly! There are legitimate concerns for protecting sensitive information, so relying just on IP without considering additional context can backfire.
While Conditional Access is a solid option, you could also integrate GPS tracking if the laptops have that capability. This way, you could develop a more tailored solution to monitor locations in real-time.
Remember, IP tracking is often hit or miss. I've had my IP show up as being from a completely different state. So keep in mind that you'll need to account for the inaccuracies that sometimes arise.
You should consider using Conditional Access to restrict access from outside your country or, even better, only allow access from your HQ IP address. This could help prevent any unauthorized remote connections more effectively.
For sure, and as people have pointed out, the geographical accuracy of IPs can be questionable.