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Wireless Security: WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA3 Explained

eSecurity Planet

Wireless security is the protection of wireless networks, devices and data from unwanted access and breaches. It involves a variety of strategies and practices designed to preserve the confidentiality, integrity and availability of wireless networks and their resources. What is Wireless Security?

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National Small Business Week: 10 Best Practices for Small Business Cybersecurity

CyberSecurity Insiders

Use of a VPN – virtual private networks (VPN) create a secure connection to other networks over the internet. Backup and recovery – according to FEMA , 40% of small businesses never reopen after a disaster. Secure wireless networks – if you have a Wi-Fi network in your workplace, ensure it is secure, encrypted, and hidden.

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What to do if you suspect your personal mobile has been hacked

BH Consulting

To save space in your cloud backups, print photos that give you joy and delete ones that don’t. Connection trouble: review wireless networks your phone remembers Review the history list of Wi-Fi access points that your phone has connected to in the past. Change your mobile phone password/PIN. Remove obsolete and public networks.

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Beyond the Office: Securing Home Devices and Networks Against Corporate Breaches

SecureWorld News

Use the 3-2-1 backup rule. Even harmless details, such as pet names or birthplaces, can be used by hackers to reset passwords. Opt for strong, hard-to-crack passwords. Consider using dedicated password manager apps. Implement Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 ( WPA3 ) to enhance wireless security within your home network.

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Secure Your Device From Ransomware and Malware

Spinone

Documents and Notes Most users store their passwords in the notes or applications that allow keeping data about all services. Networking Often, mobile devices are used to access the corporate network via VPN or RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol). Backup Your Data Cloud-to-cloud backup enables valuable information to be accessible.

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Network Protection: How to Secure a Network

eSecurity Planet

Policies typically will be written documents that detail the requirements that will be enforced, such as password complexity. Minimum User Access Controls Active Directory: The smallest organizations might only worry about device access, otherwise known as the login credentials (username/password).

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Strong Encryption Explained: 6 Encryption Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

Strong encryption keys are passwords for encryption. The longer the password or the more complex the password, the more difficult it will be to guess. For example, Microsoft recommends using disk encryption to encrypt data at rest, separate database encryption, and encrypted VPN gateways for data transmission.