How to secure your home WiFi in 2024

Implementing a home network security checklist can protect devices in your home network. This checklist contains best practices, such as installing anti-virus software and updating device software.

You can also apply mobile phone security practices, such as using multi-factor authentication (MFA) for your online accounts and avoiding downloading malicious apps from unknown sources. However, be careful of MFA verification codes sent via texts and calls on your SIM card, as they can be easily hacked. Consider using an eSIM or authenticator app for MFA verification codes, as they are more secure.

These safety measures protect your devices from malware, online identity theft and phishing attacks that could compromise your network’s security.

Most routers have a content-filtering feature that enables you to restrict access to specific websites or content types on your home network.

This feature helps block access to inappropriate content and can specify what periods of the day your children can access specific websites or apps. It can also block malicious websites that spread malware, spyware and ransomware, limiting the chances of you downloading malicious software.

A VPN is an encrypted connection that hides your IP address and encrypts any data you transfer or receive online, making your online activities private and secure from hackers.

A VPN is useful if you regularly access sensitive information while working from home because it ensures that your data flows remain secure.

Astound recognizes the importance of home WiFi security and aims to provide a safer online experience by offering several solutions with our internet security solutions. With these options, you will be safe while surfing the web, talking, emailing or paying bills from your home office or on your personal time.

The security solutions Astound offers include:

Eero Plus is designed to provide a secure home network connection and enhance the online experience for users of eero’s mesh WiFi system. Not only does eero Plus broaden WiFi coverage, but it also improves internet performance and ensures safe and controlled internet usage across connected devices.

The features offered by eero Plus include:

• A mobile app that serves as a central hub to manage the network’s security settings and monitor the system’s status. It helps keep track of personal information on devices and secures them from potential threats.
• Threat scan feature that blocks users from accessing sites with malware or malicious content.
• Family-safe browsing through content filtering, which blocks and limits access to websites containing illegal, violent or adult content.
• Enhanced browsing through ad-blocking functionality that removes unwanted ads and pop-ups. Ad-blocking makes browsing cleaner and less cluttered while improving security by blocking malicious or compromised ads.

Astound offers the Service Protection Plan that provides diagnosis and repairs services, which include:

• Worry free troubleshooting.
• Repair and replacement of Astound-provided equipment.
• A simple purchase protection plan.

It is essential to have a secure wireless network to protect your personal information, devices, and network from constant cyber threats. Some key ways to secure your home networks include using encryption, updating your router’s software and firmware, changing default passwords and enabling your router’s firewalls.

Astound Broadband offers comprehensive security solutions to ensure WiFi security. These solutions include the eero Plus, which provides threat scanning, family-safe browsing and ad-blocking functionality. Astound also offers a Service Protection Plan.

You can achieve a robustly secured WiFi connection by combining the security practices and security solutions offered by Astound.