Tech Bytes: Security @Home

Tech Bytes: Security @Home

Bringing CSUDH Up-to-Date on Information Technology Presented by: Arash Abolfathi, Operations Security Analyst

What Makes Up Your Home Network

baby monitor

thermostat

modem

Internet

laptop

Wireless router

desktop computer

smartphone

entertainment system

printer

video doorbell

surveillance system

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Setup

Internet Service Provider (ISP): Cox, ATT, Verizon, ....

Internet

modem wireless router

Internet wireless modem/router

Internet

modem

router

Access Point (AP)

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Passwords

Default Password

? The graphical user interface (GUI) ? 192.168.1.1 192.168.0.1 ? 192.168.1.254 ... ? admin ? admin ? admin ? password ? admin

Worst Passwords Used in 2021

? 123456 ? 123456789 ? Password ? 111111 ? 1234567890 ? abc123

Password Complexity

? Character length ? Special characters ? Uppercase and lowercase ? Numbers

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WiFi Network

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WiFi Band ? Security Mode ? WPA2, WPA3

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WPA Encryption Mode: AES , TKIP

? WPA2 or WPA3 ? Change the network name, or SSID

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WiFi Frequency

Standard 801.11a 801.11b 801.11g 801.11n 801.11ac 801.11ax

Frequency 5 GHz 2.4 GHz 2.4 GHz

2.4 GHz / 5 GHz 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz

Speed 54 Mbps 11 Mbps 54 Mbps 600 Mbps 450 Mbps - 1300 Mbps 450 Mbps - 10 Gbps

Range 20-100 m 35-140 m 38-140 m 70-250 m

35m 70-240 m

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