Locks and alarms may secure your physical home, but what about your technology? Cell phones, laptops, Smart TVs, Google Home… the list of common household technology and smart devices goes on and on. With nearly every room in your home having a smart device, securing your home network and its devices from the threat of hacking and malicious attacks is critical for the online safety of you, your family and your personal data.
When securing and protecting your smart devices, consider taking the following precautions:
- Secure your router.
Most routers come with simple, default logins, making it easy for hackers to access the devices connected to your home router. Change your router’s login and password to a unique password, different from the default password that comes with the router.
- Manage and monitor your WiFi network.
Your router is the center of your home network, but it isn’t the only device involved. Consider using a WiFi management app (conveniently located on your smartphone or tablet) to control and monitor everything happening within your network. Ask your Internet Service Provider about using Hitron’s Managed WiFi. With a Managed WiFi solution, you can also:
- Set up, enable or disable Guest WiFi networks and manage IoT, smart devices on your network.
- Get advanced security protection for all connected devices to your home network.
- Prevent and protect your network from security threats, password breaking, malware, phishing and more.
- Get alerts when there is a security breach and network vulnerabilities.
- Install security software.
Using an app, like Hitron’s MyHitron Managed WiFi app, can help ensure that all of the devices connected on your home network are safe and secure. Make sure you have cyber security protection from Internet threats like phishing scams and malware.
Protecting and securing your Smart home devices and home network from cyber-attacks is paramount. Together, the MyHitron app and your Managed WiFi system keeps your home network secure. All Internet traffic and connected devices on your home network benefit from this elevated level of security protection. You get full access to all controls and configurations without having to get your provider to come out to your home. Everything is in the palm of your hand. MyHitron is available through your Internet service provider. Ask your ISP about MyHitron today.
Want to learn more about Managed WiFi, Smart Home and Home Network Management? Check out Hitron’s Learn page and Blog articles.
