With so many issues arising over wireless surveillance cameras and unauthorized access of security networks, the editors of SecurityHive.com reached out to a network expert and asked for his comments.

Whether you use Wi-Fi Network from your house or from the office, it is essential to secure the network connection. In recent times, wireless network connections have become accessible, affordable and easy to use. This has led to an increase in the number of wireless users as well as augmented the security concern too. The security problems with the wireless networking are serious and thus it is important to protect the network connections seamlessly against any likely threats.

Tips To Secure Wi-Fi Network

• Enable Wi-Fi protected access to provide your communication a much stronger encryption to secure the network.
• Create a strong password for your network to create double protection in addition to Wi-Fi protected access.
• Use a certificate based authentication mechanism to secure your network in case the network is shared by colleagues, family or friends.
• Change the default name of your network as it can be easily attacked by the hackers. Try using a unique name for it.
• Enable SSID hiding to hide your network name so that it is not visible to other users and computers in the area.
• Manage the names on your network that have been previously connected to. Remove the profiles after using them as they can give away your sensitive information.
• Protect the network by making it invisible if it is connected to an open network connection.
• Make sure that all your access points use the correct security configuration.

About the expert: Matt Nelsen is the CEO of AvaLAN Wireless. Matt Nelsen brings over 20 years of wireless technology business experience. He has proven management skill with multiple fortune 500 companies. At his previous position he introduced a number of wireless industry first-to-market products and was responsible for marketing, strategic planning, and strategic partnerships. He has successfully launched several revolutionary wireless products for Avocent, Motorola and 3COM. He holds a patent in wireless computing, a BS in computer information systems and a MBA from Regis University in Colorado.