The importantace of securing your network. When the network that you use when not in the office; you plug your work laptop in, access sites that are unfiltered/unprotected by your company’s proxy, and then bring the laptop back in to the office.
That can logging your laptuop on at coffee shop, restaurant or just at home. Here are a few tips on how to secure your network. So all shields up and ready to go.
1 . Encrypt your home network using WPA2 and a strong password.
2. Change default router passwords and settings.
3. Set up a guest network for family and friends to use when they visit.
4. Set up a separate network for Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
5. Disable remote access to your home network.
6. Use a firewall.
7. Log out of the router when not using it.
There are some tips how to secure your network. Keeping your network safe as an IT Pro or just your home network can be challenging. Some of the attacks simply enable remote access to the router and change the administrative password while others completely take over the device and backdoor it. All Shields up!!
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