What to Know About Device Security

In many blogs, you’ll read about the features and benefits of smart products or homes, but we say confidently that you should be just as informed about how to protect your Keller, TX home, and use home networking as a security tool.

In this blog, we will discuss how you can use home networking to ensure that your data is safe and without risk of being tapped into. Keep your property safe from cyber-attacks by reading more below.

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Network Name & Password: Don’t name your network after something obvious (family name, address). Moreover, create a password that won’t be easily-guessed by others; or, alternatively, randomly generate a string of letters, numbers, and symbols. All your devices are tied to the same network in your home, so taking this first step to protecting them is key.

Traffic-Encryption: When your network encrypts the traffic running through, it shuffles the messages sent through your network. Even if tapped into, they can’t decipher the info. Devices should have matching encryption to ensure that they can still communicate.

Router Placement: If you place your router in an unideal location — like near the edge of your property — others may be able to access the signal or at least see that it is available to easily access.

Software Updates: Your router software should be updated when possible because those updates are often bug fixes to known or discovered security risks. You likely update your smartphone whenever you get notified that an update is available — so why not treat your network the same way?

Dedicated VLAN: With dedicated VLANs, you are dividing the network into distinct subnetworks so you can separate or distinguish devices or systems that may be more vulnerable to attacks/security threats. As a specific suggestion, your security system should have its own VLAN so that it’s not compromised if the rest of your home is tapped into. Remember that all your devices are tied to the same network in your home — so adding an extra layer of security is often a strategic and safe decision.

Network Firewalls: When utilized, these require permission from others who are trying to enter the network system. Their device’s IP address must be authorized to access it.

Unified Threat Management: Because everything we’ve discussed bears equal level of importance, why not use technology to compact it all into one security solution? This method combines all of these security measures into one package to protect your data.

As general closing thoughts, be careful of who you share your passwords and other network information with. Consider how much you trust the guests who are accessing the network in your home, and don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you have any concerns, questions, or want to make any changes.

Do you have the right home network to provide a secure space on your property to protect your smart technology? Reach out to us to start the discussion, and we’ll let you know the next step. Contact us online or give us a call at (817) 980-0347.