• Atul Gupta
• August 05, 2024
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In the current digital dynamic, it is important to ensure a secure network to protect your personal information effectively. Currently, people have started to connect multiple numbers of devices to the internet which has increased the entry points for cybercriminals. Essential Infosec will help you understand how to set up a secured home network throughout this blog. It will help you safeguard your personal information and maintain the privacy of your online activities.

How can you set up a secured home network?

• Install a reliable router

You can set up a secure home network by installing a reliable router and following the security measures. A reliable router includes guest network capability, automatic firmware updates and WPA3 encryption.

• Change the default credentials for login

The first step for securing the home network is changing the default credentials for logins. It includes the default password and username in the router’s admin interface. This process can reduce the entry points for hackers and increase the safety of your home network.

• Frequently update your router firmware

It is recommended to update the router firmware regularly and include the security patches for the arrived vulnerabilities. In that case, you can set an auto-update schedule to make this process automated and default.

• Focus on enabling network encryption

You need to ensure effective encryption for your Wi-Fi network to protect personal information. In this regard, WPA3 works as a most secure option because of its potential to avoid outdated protocols including WEP.

• Don’t forget to change your network SSID

SSID (The Service Set Identifier) denotes the name of a Wi-Fi network so that it can be recognised. In order to enhance security you can change your default SSID to make it more secure and unique.

1. Focus on setting up a guest network

You can also ensure the security of your home network by separating the networks for visitors and personal uses. It will restrict user access and protect your personal information from security breaches.

2. Disable your WPS

WPS ( Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a feature which has been developed to easier the connection method for the devices with internet. It might also increase the entry points for hackers, you can disable WPS in your router settings and enhance security.

3. Focus on setting up a strong and unique password for your home wi-fi

You need to create a strong password combination by enabling capital words, symbols and numbers which cannot be detected or recognised. It will help you to prevent unauthorised access and safeguard your home and personal information.

4. Frequently monitor your network activities

You can use your router’s admin interface to frequently monitor the network activities and identify unauthorised access to remove the vulnerabilities.

5. Install VPN to enhance security

Also, you can use a VPN (A Virtual Private Network) to encrypt your files and internal traffic and increase the security patches. It will help to protect the sensitive information while using the public Wi-Fi networks.

6. Educate yourself and your house members about the importance of network security

It is also required to educate yourself and identify the current security trades that can interrupt your daily lifestyle. Apart from understanding the concept of security breaches education will help you to develop effective incident response plans and identify the threats.

The mentioned strategies will enhance your security measures while setting up home networks. Essential Infosec is suggesting you upgrade your security strategies and analyse multiple factors associated with the threats. We as a cyber security organisation strongly believe in enhancing transparency and ensuring data safety.