1. KEEPING SECURE
IN A DIGITALLY CONNECTED
HOUSEHOLD
USE PASSWORDS
One of the most common mistakes people make is neglecting to secure
their home networks with passwords. This effectively leaves the front door
wide open for anyone to enter and snoop around your systems.
CHOOSE STRONGER PASSWORDS
Using a password that can be guessed easily is just as good as not having
one at all. Although some systems require a mix of capital and lower-case
letters, numbers, and symbols, a string of unrelated words may be easier
for you to remember and harder for hackers to guess.
INSTALL ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE
Having dependable antivirus software puts a firewall around your network
and can prevent most viruses and malware from infecting it. Malicious
programs can get into more than your desktop or laptop, so make sure you
have complete protection.
KEEP KIDS SAFE
Your kids may know more about technology than you do, but that doesn’t
mean they’re savvy about the threats they may encounter on the Internet.
Use parental controls to block them from websites and apps where they
might unknowingly allow hackers into your networks.
UTILIZE TWO-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION
A good password helps but adding another layer of security never hurts.
Any time a device or system offers two-factor authentication, activate it.
Throwing another obstacle in their path can keep most cybercriminals away
from your home.
UPGRADE WHENEVER NECESSARY
Threats are constantly shifting, and your Internet provider and antivirus
software are always upgrading to defeat them. That’s why you should take
the time to perform any updates or upgrades on your devices. You don’t
want to leave any holes in your security unpatched.
HAVE A PASSWORD MANAGER
You shouldn’t use the same password for all of your devices and networks,
but remembering so many can be challenging. That’s why having a
manager program to keep them all safe and provide you with a single login
can be a good idea.
SEPARATE YOUR GUEST WI-FI
If you have multiple devices connected to your home network, consider
establishing a separate one for guests. This can prevent unauthorized
access caused by a device that isn’t secure.
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FOLLOW THESE TIPS
TO PROTECT YOUR SMART HOME
AND YOUR DATA
