1. Router
It should be ensured that the router's access password & admin password are in a secure and hidden place so that no one can view them when they visit your home. It means that the router should be placed in a safe place to avoid its vulnerability.
2. Wi-Fi Security
WPS2 must be used to ensure the security of Wi-Fi and always your attached devices for any anomalies. Using any other form of router security, double-check it's still functioning because updates can reset routers. It will block unauthorized access to your computer's data by using a wireless network.
3. Wireless positioning
A Wi-Fi Analyser is a device that measures the impact of the wireless signals from the router. If it reaches out into the street but not so much at the rear of the house, then consider moving it because it means your wireless is not out of reach. Keep an eye on the signal and weak location to ensure the safety of the router's accessibility. It will also prevent access to your computer or using your wireless networking. it can definitely make your devices safe from vulnerability.
4. OS Update
Updating all operating systems and devices attached to the home network is a must. Updating operating systems increases systems safety. So, editing is very very important because the updated systems can fight against the latest threats and can secure themselves from cyber attacks, hackers, and intruders all over the world.
5. Security Suite Update
Run a similar update check on any antivirus clients, VPN clients, or other third-party security programs and applications because they only are reliable if they are updated otherwise, they are very vulnerable and can be compromised.
6. Program & App Update
Update checks must be run on frequently used programs and applications. Then run updates on other installed programs on all your computers because all the threats and viruses evolve with time to become more lethal and faster than ever.
7. Installed Rogue program & App
All installed programs on all your computers attached to your home network must be listed and checked. if there is anything that doesn't look right, search for it and remove it from the computer.
8. Password Reset
Use a strong password and set a regular password reset. A password manager and password generator can be used for this purpose.
9. Firewall Integrity
Each computer must be checked for the firewall and ensure there are no rogue programs within the inbound and outbound rules set.
10. Back up Important Files
Ensure that each computer and device is regularly backed up. Backup means you have the repository of your valuable data and you can use it if you lose it.