I Thought My Wi-Fi Was Secure—Until I Checked My Router’s Settings

Routers tend to be installed, dipped, and forgotten until they become outdated.
Here are some key things to consider when setting up and maintaining the security of your Wi-Fi network:
As a first step, check the encryption on your Wi-Fi.
Whilst WPA2 is the most common due to widespread compatibility, it was launched back in 2004 and is susceptible to security vulnerabilities, particularly on public networks.
Where possible, upgrade to WPA3 as this fixes many of the issues with WPA2 whilst offering enhanced protection against MITM attacks and better encryption between the device and router.
Where WPA3 is not compatible, WPA2-AES offers more protection than WPA2-TKIP.
Whilst you are assessing your encryption, it is also advisable to disable WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) as this has a PIN which can be easily brute forced; the Wi-Fi Alliance has now deprecated this in favour of Wi-Fi Easy Connect.
Turn off any remote access capabilities unless they are specifically required.
Disable UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) as hackers can exploit this to automatically open ports on your router.
Keep your router updated with the latest security updates;

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