Windows 10
Lock down your PC
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Lock down your network
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Set up isolated guest network
6 witch on the guest network, which you use to give
other people and untrusted devices like IoT gadgets access to
the internet. Make sure guests can’t see or access your local
network to ensure any compromised devices can’t be used
to gain access to it.5
More lock-down tips
Consider repositioning your router in the centre of your
house or reducing the transmit power to prevent your Wi-Fi
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for guidance if necessary.
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Lock down Wi-Fi
Change your Wi-Fi network names if they currently list
the router manufacturer or model. Make sure they’re protected
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unavailable while you sleep or are away from home.1
Lock down router
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look for an administration section where you can change the
password (choose a strong one using your password manager)
and disable remote administration.
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Force secure access
If the option exists, tick the box to access your router over
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Firefox, for example – then at least change the port for non-
secure remote management from the default (80).