Listen "55. Seven Critical Router Security Settings"
Episode Synopsis
Questions we answer in this episodeWhat are the seven most critical router security settings?What is WPS and when is it okay to use?What is a brute force password attack?Which unexpected setting helps against this attack?Episode summaryDefault passwords and settings make a hacker's job easy.It's time to take just a few minutes and strengthen your router's security.If you don't know how to access your router, please listen to Episode 54Call to actionAdjust these settings:1 - use a strong, unique router admin password of at least 14 characters2 - disable remote administration if you can or use a random username and strong, unique password for the cloud account3 - enable automatic firmware updates4 - use a strong, unique wifi password of at least 16 characters5 - use a unique wifi name with no brand or personal information in it6 - disable WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)7 - disable UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)LinksGet the FREE Bulletproof My Identity Starter KitGet help from Makani
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