Research Note

Remote Access and Endpoint Connection Checklist

Updated Jun 17, 2026
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Use this checklist to verify that endpoints connecting remotely meet security requirements before accessing organizational systems.

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Use this checklist to verify that endpoints connecting remotely meet security requirements before accessing organizational systems.

Connection checklist

Device identity is known.
User identity is authenticated.
MFA is enabled where required.
Endpoint compliance is checked before access.
Secure connection method is used.
Untrusted wireless network guidance is communicated.
Session timeout is configured.
Local storage and cloud backup rules are followed.

Review table

User/device	Access method	Compliance checked?	MFA?	Timeout	Gap/action
TBD	VPN/ZTNA/other	Yes/No	Yes/No	TBD	TBD

Template
Iso27001
Technological controls
Endpoint security
Remote access

Note Metadata

Aliases: Endpoint Remote Access Checklist

Source: 90 Templates/Remote Access and Endpoint Connection Checklist.md