Wireless Network Security for the Home

Wireless Security In just a few Steps!
Wireless networking is a great invention, but it comes with some security concerns as well. The problem with having the signal broadcast throughout your home or office is that it is difficult to contain where that signal may travel. If it can get from upstairs to your office in the basement then it can also go that same 100 feet to your neighbors living room. Or, a hacker searching for insecure wireless connections can get into your systems from a car parked on the street.
That doesn't mean you shouldn't use wireless networking. You just have to be smart about it and take some basic precautions to make it more difficult for curiosity seekers to access your network & the services that you are paying for. The next section contains six simple steps you can take to secure your wireless network.
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Creating secure(r) Passwords

Despite advances in biometric and other authentication technologies, the password remains as the primary line of defense between an attacker and your personal information in most cases. Users struggle to find a balance between passwords that are strong enough to provide secure protection, but easy enough to remember that they don't lock themselves out of their own
systems.

This article provides tips to help you create strong passwords that are
easy for you to remember but difficult for would-be attackers to crack.

Creating Secure Passwords

Threat analysis / assessment

There are plenty of threats to secure personal computing. Just using the Internet at all exposes you to identity theft, spyware, viruses and other security risks. The question of the day is this: in your opinion, what is the biggest concern or most insidious threat to your safe and secure use of your computer? Vote below and check out the poll results to find out what others think.
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