Practically everyone uses Wi-Fi connections in today’s’ world. While physical networks can be secured within a hardened environment, Wi-Fi systems extend beyond the walls of your home or office. This course will extend attendees knowledge as how one can effectively protect their SOHO (Small Office Home Office) network by adding additional layers of security beyond the use of complex passwords, using settings common to most modern routers. Prevent issues at the source by securing access to your network and filtering content capable of reaching end users!

This practical course will guide the non-technical user in methods of controlling who can access their networks. It will also demonstrate what types of information an unauthorized user may capture when access is gained/granted. Minimize your risk of falling victim or being held libel to crimes such as identify theft, corrupted/hijacked data, stolen passwords, and a variety of other hi-tech fraudulent crimes and exploitations.

**Attendees are encouraged to have access to a laptop or device capable of internet access computer for the practical exercise portion of the course.

Topics to be addressed:  

•       Understanding the security features of routers and how to employ them

•       Changing the default information of your router

•       Geek talk-Deciphering the acronyms (Including those below) 

•       Concealing the SSID of the router and encrypting the signal

•       Content filtering (DNS Servers)

•       M.A.C. filtering

Who Should Attend:

This training is beneficial to any user of Wi-Fi networks, especially those who are not techno-savvy. The information in this course lends itself to assisting the public via community presentations as well. 

 Length of Training- One day