Major companies such as Google, Apple, and Microsoft invest a lot of resources in the Internet of Things (IoT). However, just like any other technological trend, it will come with some minor issues and setbacks. Due to the diversity in IoT, developers are still working on creating large-scale security solutions. Fortunately, NetComplete has some tips you can do to keep IoT cyber attacks in check.
Set Passwords
Surprisingly a lot of people don’t know they can set passwords for IoT, making their gadgets more accessible to hacking. You must make sure to set new and strong passwords — specifically, ones with a combination of upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and a symbol. It also helps if you use a password manager to help keep track of all your passwords.
Disable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
UPnP helps IoT gadgets to discover and connect to other devices. However, this feature can also act as a gateway for hackers to infiltrate your devices and networks. To avoid this, disable these features on all your devices.
Create a Separate Network
It’s always the smart choice to keep your IoT devices connected to their own network that is separate from your main office networks. When you create a separate network, devices can connect to the internet but won’t have access to any essential files you have on your device. You can also invest in device access management tools. These tools allow you to control which devices can access certain data and monitor the unauthorized ones.