Tuesday Tip: Smart Watches are a Security Risk!

 

The world of wearable tech is expanding rapidly. Augmented reality headsets, smart watches, and smart insoles literally have consumers covered from head to toe. However, you may not realize you are wearing a security risk. What happens if your watch is compromised?

This device travels with you and connects to multiple networks throughout the day. Is it as secure as a mobile phone or laptop? What can you do to protect your home and business networks? Today’s tip is setting up a wireless guest network at your house and office for all your smart devices and wearable tech. This will keep your network free of potential threats from devices without built in security.

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Patrick Tallon:Patrick is a Desktop Engineer with Network 1, where he helps break down complex tech issues to provide clients with manageable paths to technological success using common language. His background includes experience as a client manager at Network 1 and positions in system administration with previous employers.

Network 1 designs, builds and supports the IT you need to run your business more securely, productively and successfully. Whether you want to outsource all of your IT needs to a reliable, responsive, service-oriented company, or need to supplement the work of your internal IT staff, we will carefully evaluate where you are now, discuss where you want to go and implement and support a plan to get you there with as little interruption as possible.

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