business Stay Protected While Connected: Wi-Fi safety October 22, 2019 Disclaimer This post was published more than two years ago, and some information may now be out of date. We want to help you make the best decisions possible—please connect with your advisor or check out our latest resources for the most current guidance. The ability to connect to Wi-Fi virtually anywhere has made life more convenient, but what risks does this present to your data security? Nowadays, you can connect to Wi-Fi virtually anywhere, but what risks does this pose? Not every Wi-Fi hotspot can provide the protection of a private home network, that’s for sure. Luckily, there are some safeguards you can put in place to protect your devices. This includes: Turn off sharing- If you share your music library, printers or files at home, make sure you disable those settings when you leave the houseDisable automatic Wi-Fi connecting- Your phone or tablet could be set up to automatically connect to available Wi-Fi networks, which could seriously endanger your privacy. Open the Wi-Fi section of your device’s settings app and disable auto-connecting.Check out our whitepaper, OWN IT, SECURE IT, PROTECT IT: 2019 Cybersecurity Update for the full list of Wi-Fi safety tips. Questions? Contact any member of our Information Services Team.
