How to Secure Your Business Wi-Fi Network

Cybercriminals never rest, which is why WOW! Whole Business Wi-Fi works consistently to provide the most secure internet for businesses out there. Our security team keeps up to date with the latest cyber security training to ensure that our Whole Business Wi-Fi customers are as protected as possible from potential cyber crimes. 

Our goal is to help you as a business owner understand the risks, learn the best data security practices, and provide you with industry-leading security options. As a Whole Business Wi-Fi customer, you are eligible to subscribe to Eero Plus—a comprehensive security package that covers all of the bases necessary to ensure optimal protection. 

If you have questions about how to secure business WiFi, please reach out. Our team is standing by to answer your questions and help you secure your network. 

Tips to Keep Business Wi-Fi Secure

If you are wondering how to protect your business Wi-Fi, the security experts at WOW! Business can help. Some of the top network security advice we offer our business clients includes: 

Keep the router in a safe place 

If a would-be cybercriminal has access to your physical router, hacking into your network is easy. The password is typically printed on a sticker on the router, making it simple to access the router from then on. 

It may seem obvious, but it’s worth remembering that keeping your router in a safe place is one of the first lines of defense you can set up for your network security. 

Use strong passwords 

Everyone has been tempted to use simple, easy-to-remember passwords from time to time. You have likely heard stories of people responsible for high-end security concerns getting hacked because they use something like their dog’s name or “12345” for their password. 

It’s normal to not want to use a complex password. They can be difficult or impossible to remember. This is why using a password manager is the way to go these days. 

Use strong passwords, save them in a password manager, and know that you are doing your best to protect your high-speed internet. 

Control what is shared on public and private servers 

A key factor in business security today is differentiating what is shared on public versus private servers. Private servers require more work to maintain and therefore are typically used for more sensitive information. Public servers, on the other hand, are cheaper to maintain and appropriate for anything that isn’t a security concern. 

Businesses have to define what level of security is necessary for various information, data, and practices. Just remember, if it’s highly sensitive information, you should probably keep it on a private server. 

Keep software up to date 

This is one of the easiest ways to maintain security and one that is most often overlooked. Software companies update their products to address security vulnerabilities. But if you don’t update the software, you don’t get the security updates and the protection they provide. 

Businesses should have practices in place that ensure software is kept up to date to maintain optimal security. 

Use firewalls, VPNs, and secure password software 

Take advantage of different security products to beef up your business security. 

Firewalls are part of most networks by default but they can be turned off. Make sure yours stays up unless there is a specific reason to take them down. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) add additional layers of security that some businesses choose to take advantage of. Password managers should be used by default in most businesses because they allow you to generate random, secure passwords for all of your accounts and keep them safe in one place. 

Common Network Security Questions 

These are some of the questions we hear most often from our Whole Business Wi-Fi customers: 

How can I protect sensitive payment and customer data?

There are multiple ways you can protect sensitive payment and customer data. They include:  

• Only collect the data that you need 

• Limit who can access that data 

• Take advantage of password managers 

• Keep data in a single database instead of separate data silos 

• Train employees to protect data 

What are common hacking techniques used to steal data? 

There are numerous strategies criminals use to steal data. These can include:  

• Phishing attacks 

• Taking advantage of vulnerabilities in software 

• Installing viruses, trojans and other malware 

• Man-in-the-middle attacks on unsecured Wi-Fi networks 

• Password cracking 

Sign Up for Eero Plus! 

We are just as concerned about protecting your network as you are. That’s why we offer our internet for business customers access to Eero Plus, a comprehensive security suite that includes:  

• Ad blocking 

• Advanced content blockers 

• Historical data usage and activity center 

• Virus, trojan, and other malware protection 

• Password manager 

• VPN 

• And more… 

Taking advantage of this security suite is one of the best things you can do to protect your data and your network. If you are a commercial customer, we highly recommend that you enroll in Eero Plus.

Contact Us to Learn More About Securing Your Business Network 

We understand how overwhelming all of these cybersecurity risks can be. There are always new ones and it can be hard to keep up. That’s why we encourage you to contact us if you have questions and to take advantage of Eero Plus for your business.  Keep your data secure with safe and reliable business Wi-Fi from WOW! Business, the secure whole business wi-fi provider.