Security Risks With Offshore Teams: Protect Code & Data
Explore key security risks when working with offshore teams: proven ways to protect your code, data, and IP with security strategies that actually work.
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FAQs
The biggest risks are unauthorized access to code and systems, data privacy breaches, IP theft or leakage, weak access control, and gaps in monitoring or incident response. Most problems come from poor processes, not from the offshore location itself.
Yes, they can be very safe if you set things up correctly. Clear contracts, strict access control, vetted vendors, secure tools, and regular security training can make an offshore setup as secure as an in-house team.
Limit repo access, use role-based permissions, require NDAs and strong IP clauses, avoid sharing full production data, and keep code in company-owned repositories. Regular access reviews and audits also help you stay in control.
Make sure you have SSO and MFA enabled, VPN for sensitive systems, clear access rules, an approved tools list, and a simple incident response plan. Also ensure onboarding and offboarding processes include granting and removing access on time.
Run regular security awareness training, send simulated phishing tests if possible, and create an easy way for engineers to report suspicious emails or activity. Make it clear that asking questions and double-checking is always encouraged.
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