Top 7 Actions to Strengthen Wireless Security

Encryption and other standard features of Wi-Fi routers and access points have reduced the ability for hackers to blindly break into an enterprise’s wireless network. However, there are plenty of methods available to those with ill intentions.

Compounding the wireless security problem is the fact that simple tasks, such as changing default settings on wireless equipment and enabling stronger authentication and encryption, often are not implemented by the vast majority of users.

As such, enterprises must be aware of the factors that weaken their wireless security and address those issues. Here are seven tips to ensure robust wireless security, which can be applied to both on-premises and shared home networks.