Network Security: How to minimize the Risk of your Wireless Network

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What you can do to minimize the risk of your wireless network?

Access Points are usually targets for unauthorized access. You have to ensure that your access points are secured to prevent unauthorized access.

There are several ways of securing your wireless access points.

Here is a Security Tip from the US CISA.

Change default password.

Restrict access.

Encrypt the data on your network.

Protect your Service Set Identifier (SSID).

Install a Firewall.

Maintain Anti-Virus software.I

Use file sharing with caution.

Keep your access point software patched and up to date.

Check your internet provider’s router or router manufacturers wireless security options.

Connect Using Virtual Private Network (VPN).

A more detailed discussion of this tip can be found in this post:

US CISA: Security Tip (ST 005-003) Securing Wireless Networks

End Notes

US CISA: Security Tip

Disclaimer

This article is a result of my personal research and is not a substitute for legal advise.

Please consult your Legal Team, Ethics & Compliance, or Regulatory Team for the interpretation of specific CyberSecurity requirements.

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