For those running the latest operating systems for your computers, phones, and tablets, you may have noticed the changes to how your device connects to wireless networks. Apple has made headlines for their iOS 14 update that enables randomized Mac addresses by default. While this implementation is somewhat unique in that it does more to protect user privacy, this is not the … [Read more...]
Do You Trust Your Home Wi-Fi?
We’ve been talking a lot lately on how crucial it is for organizations to enable a Trusted Wireless Environment. Now that working remotely is our “new normal,” and not every company is able to send an AP225W wall plate access point home with everyone, we covered 5 tips that would keep remote workers safe and Wi-Fi hackers away in a previous blog, but here’s a refresher: … [Read more...]
How to Address 5G to Wi-Fi Handoff Security Risks
Late last year, WatchGuard issued a list of predictions about the top security threats and trends that would arise in 2020. One of those key predictions focused on the potential for attackers to find new vulnerabilities in the 5G/Wi-Fi handover that would allow them to access the audio and/or data from 5G mobile phones. As this new cellular technology standard rolls out across … [Read more...]
WFH? Now is the Time to Retain Control of Your Wi-Fi Network
The last few weeks have been “interesting” to say the least. The global COVID-19 pandemic has forced much of the workforce to work remotely to help slow the spread of the disease. Working from home can introduce security concerns related to Wi-Fi. With more employees working from home comes the increased vulnerability of people using Wi-Fi, and there is not enough education … [Read more...]
How MSPs Can Get a Leg Up on Their Competition with Wi-Fi Security
I’m a little embarrassed to admit this, but I think about Wi-Fi ALL THE TIME. Not just because Wi-Fi has become a necessity that I can’t live without, but also because I work for a company whose mission is to not only offer Wi-Fi to our partners and customers, but offer them secure Wi-Fi, so that they don’t ever have to worry about their data being compromised by … [Read more...]