Building a Secure Home Network in 2025: Practical Tips
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Summary
As the number of internet-connected devices in the home increases, so do the vulnerabilities that attackers can exploit,
here are some tips to securing your home network in 2025, including using strong Wi-Fi passwords with WPA3 and updating default router settings, such as renaming the Wi-Fi network and removing remote management unless it is necessary.
It is also important to set up a guest network, keep smart home devices secure by resetting default passwords and turning off any features that are not necessary, and to use a strong firewall and enable device-level security by installing antivirus and anti-malware software and enabling device encryption on phones and computers.
Other tips include utilizing a DNS filter or parental controls to prevent access to harmful websites, disabling unused features such as Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) and Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), and monitoring network activity using network monitoring tools.
Finally, using a VPN on public networks and encrypting all traffic with a router-wide VPN can also increase security.