
Considerations While Dealing with Threats to Wireless Security
Information filtering software allows businesses to monitor and prevent internet content that could harm the company's networks to keep wireless security intact.
FREMONT, CA: Protecting wireless networks can be done in a variety of ways. One option is to assess how effective the internal policies for email, web use, and passwords are. One might also review the network's security by determining whether the firewalls, encryption protocols, and anti-malware software are performing to their full potential.
Here are some specific wireless security considerations for wireless networks; however, most of them apply to any network they manage.
Enhance the Firewalls
For all enterprise wireless networks, firewalls are a must-have security component. Companies can regulate what information flows back and forth within the network and how it is accessed with an efficient firewall. This wireless security helps prevent unwanted access while enabling secure connectivity for on-site and off-site employees, vendors, and customers.
Install Intrusion Detection Software
Intrusion detection and prevention software is one of those solutions that can benefit both wireless and wired network configurations. This software employs software intelligence to detect and stop various cyberattacks, such as breaches, viruses, malware, and unusual internal behavior.
Data Encryption
If the worst happens and a hacker gets any of the data, firms can ensure that they will not be able to do anything with it by implementing encryption techniques. When the data travels from one location to another, data encryption software scrambles it and only allows it to be unscrambled with the necessary security keys. Furthermore, data encryption protects information kept on servers, both on-site and off-site, from being misused to have healthy wireless security.
Apply Content Filtering
Not all security threats originate from the outside of the network. For example, employees' irresponsible email or online browsing usage can occasionally expose the wireless network to exploitation. Information filtering software allows businesses to monitor and prevent internet content that could harm the company's networks to keep wireless security intact. Furthermore, most phishing emails are also scanned and blocked by it.
Streamline the Authentication Process
Employees and consumers should always use suitable login and authentication processes. Thus, strong passwords are required. Even so, two-factor authentication, which uses biometrics or physical components such as key fobs or card swipes, can offer further layers of wireless security.
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