Basic Network Security. Tips for Home Users

Most households now are connected to internet with devices like laptops, tablets, smartphones, gaming devices and TVs accessing wireless networks. First step to keep your home safe from cyber threats is to keep internet-enabled devices running latest (updated, “patched”) operating system, web browsers, security, and other software. Although Wireless technology has made easier for multiple devices to connect to internet, your network could be used to commit cyber crime if you don’t secure your Network and Network devices. Most of the router (gateway to internet) are preconfigured at the factory and are ready for connecting to internet, however default...