Securing Your Home Network | StaySafeOnline.org: Here are ways to secure your wireless router:
- Change the name of your router: The default ID - called a service set identifier” (SSIS) or “extended service set identifier” (ESSID ) – is assigned by the manufacturer. Change your router to a name that is unique to you and won’t be easily guessed by others.
- Change the pre-set password on your router: When creating a new password, make sure it is long and strong, using a mix of numbers, letters and symbols.
- Review security options: When choosing your router’s level of security, opt for WPA2, if available, or WPA. They are more secure than the WEP option.
- Create a guest password: Some routers allow for guests to use the network via a separate password. If you have many visitors to your home, it’s a good idea to set up a guest network.
- Use a firewall: Firewalls help keep hackers from using your computer to send out your personal information without your permission. While anti-virus software scans incoming email and files, a firewall is like a guard, watching for attempts to access your system and blocking communications with sources you don't permit. Your operating system and/or security software likely comes with a pre-installed firewall, but make sure you turn on these features.
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Coordinated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC), the National Cyber Security Alliance, many governments, businesses, schools and other groups, National Cyber Security Awareness ...
Coordinated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC), the National Cyber Security Alliance, many governments, businesses, schools and other groups, National Cyber Security Awareness ...
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Washington Post (blog)
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India to set up cyber security panel
TwoCircles.net
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US must protect against cyber threats from China
The Hill (blog)
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CNET
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Dark Reading
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Wall Street & Technology
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Iran's Cyber Warfare
Canada Free Press
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US Defense Secretary warns of “Pearl Harbor” cyber attack by Iran
World Socialist Web Site
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Combating Today's Relentless Cyber Attacks
Credit Union Times
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Successful completion for Portugal's European Cyber Security Month
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www.enisa.europa.eu/.../successful-completion-for-portugals-e...
Maryland College Gets $5 Million NSF Cyber Security Grant ...
The award will support the National CyberWatch Center, which is headquartered at Prince George's Community College.
www.esecurityplanet.com/.../maryland-college-gets-5-million-...
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