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Modem Security
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Modem security is essential for a home or business network to be secure from network threats and data breaches. With good practices maintained, Malwarebytes or other antimalware and antivirus apps being utilized on computers, access to the modem/router limited and passwords to networking devices kept secure, modems can be kept secure from external threats. A number of important things to keep in mind when it comes to modem security are the following.
Never share your modem's password with other people who do not live in the same password for sharing a home network connection beyond your home's property.
It is best to keep your modem's ISP-given password unchanged if possible.
Avoid placing your modem in a visible place to people who do not reside in your home.
The modem's configuration interface signed out of unless it has to be accessed for a valid reason.
Turn on WiFi encryption.
Ensure that the modem’s firewalls are kept on.
Ensure that the firmware of the modem is not out of date. Your ISP would advise you if a firmware update is required for your modem or router.
Below, are a number of links to web pages on modem and router security.
Links on modem security:
How to Secure Your Wi-Fi Router and Protect Your ... - WIRED
How to secure your home Wi-Fi network and router - PCWorld
The Best Router Security Settings to Protect Your WiFi Network
What is WPA3? And some gotchas to watch out for in this Wi ...
Why You Should Never Share Your Wi-Fi Password
What is default password? - Definition from WhatIs.com
