Title: Secure SOHO wireless and wired networks.
Course: Cybersecurity Systems Technology, Advanced (10109-IV) > Section: Understanding Security

Securing the networks should include the following:

- Wireless specific
  - Changing default SSID
  - Setting encryption
  - Disabling SSID broadcast
  - Antenna and access point placement
  - Radio power levels
  - WiFi Protected Setup (WPS)

- Change default usernames and passwords
- Enable Media Access Control (MAC) filtering
- Assign static IP addresses
- Firewall settings
- Port forwarding/mapping
- Disabling ports
- Content filtering/parental controls
- Update firmware
- Physical security
- Have a defined security policy.
- Have a defined security mitigation procedure.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How would an attack on a new department store be designed to feel out vulnerabilities ?
- What is MAC address spoofing?
- How does the configuration of two wireless routers from different companies in our lab differ in their controls?
- What is the security benefit of static vs. dynamic IP addressing?
- What should a business owner do if a network breach is suspected?