how to prevent unauthorised access to their home network?

Question

well basically can some one just help me with a guide for outlining the measures they should take to prevent unauthorised access to their home network, to minimise the risk of viruses and to protect files stored on their homework?


plzz help out here..thankx

Answer 1

the chances that someone will try to access your home network for malicious purposes is so remote, that i wouldnt even worry about it



if you are supplying a wifi signal in your home using a wireless router/modem, just be sure the signal is encrypted with a key/password ... consult your router/modem manual for how to do this



if you aren't broadcasting a wireless signal in your home, then dont worry about it



just be sure to have an up to date anti virus software installed, and use a little judgement when clicking on things online

Answer 2

Install a file-sharing system that requires authentication, preferably using SSL or other crypto to protect credentials in transit, and only issue credentials to people whose identity you have checked. Use access control lists to limit access to files and folders to certain people or groups.

Protect files by doing regular backups, and by using version control like SVN to preserve earlier copies. Implement an audit trail in logging to record which users have accessed or changed files.



Uisng a firewall to control access based on network address, e.g. only locally-connected users, is a useful second line of defense.



In a simple home network on WiFi, using a good WPA key and only giving it to people you trust is probably good enough for most people, in combination with a firewall or NAT rules that prevent access from the public Internet

Answer 3

It's possible, but really not likely. Most cheap home routers just bridge their wired and wireless networks together and most email systems send passwords in the clear.